Entry Level Associate Electrical Engineer Jobs
New grad associate electrical engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like HDR, Salas O'Brien, and PAE Consulting Engineers hiring at this level now.
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Opportunity Profile
Position Overview
At OPPD, we are committed to providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services to our customers. Our Power Generation Engineering team supports that mission by improving the safety, reliability, and performance of the equipment and systems that power our communities.
As a Power Generation Engineer I, you will apply foundational electrical engineering principles while developing experience with power generation equipment, plant electrical distribution, generators, transformers, and control systems. A primary focus of this position will be supporting the construction of new generation at Cass County Station and completing design reviews to help confirm that project requirements are met.
You will also support generation facilities that may include Cass County Station, Turtle Creek Station, Jones Street Station, and other OPPD locations. Working with experienced engineers, operations, maintenance, construction, and project teams, you will assist with plant control-system changes, equipment troubleshooting, technical documentation, and reliability improvement activities.
The Impact You’ll Have
- Support construction of new generation at Cass County Station by completing assigned engineering activities, reviewing project documentation, and helping verify that designs meet established requirements.
- Apply foundational engineering principles to evaluate technical information, identify issues, and recommend basic solutions under the guidance of more experienced engineers.
- Assist with design reviews for electrical distribution equipment, generators, transformers, control systems, and related plant infrastructure.
- Complete assigned engineering tasks accurately and efficiently while following project plans, technical standards, and established procedures.
- Prepare and update calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment records, and engineering reports that clearly communicate technical information.
- Support troubleshooting of plant equipment and electrical control systems, including reviewing operating data and assisting with updates to control logic.
- Participate in equipment inspections, testing activities, commissioning, and project walkdowns.
- Work with operations, maintenance, construction, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to support project execution and plant reliability.
- Help maintain configuration control by ensuring drawings, calculations, settings, and other technical documents accurately reflect approved designs and field conditions.
- Apply OPPD safety expectations and applicable industry, regulatory, environmental, and engineering requirements in all assigned work.
- Build knowledge of assigned equipment and systems, including operating principles, configurations, maintenance practices, failure modes, and historical performance.
- Manage routine responsibilities with accuracy, sound judgment, and a commitment to team success.
What You'll Bring
- Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Experiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including power systems, electrical distribution, controls, rotating equipment, or related systems.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, diagrams, specifications, calculations, and equipment documentation.
- Ability to analyze information, recognize technical concerns, and develop recommendations with appropriate guidance.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with engineers, operations personnel, maintenance employees, construction teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability and willingness to work at and travel among OPPD generation facilities as business needs require.
- Commitment to safe work practices and continuous technical development.
- Internship, cooperative education, academic, or professional experience in power generation, utilities, industrial facilities, construction, or consulting engineering.
- Exposure to generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, protective devices, electrical distribution, or plant control systems.
- Experience with engineering drawings, control logic, technical calculations, or design-review processes.
- Engineer-in-Training certification or progress toward certification.
- Familiarity with applicable electrical, safety, and engineering codes and standards.
Salary/Wage Info
Grade: S3
Minimum: $81,905
Midpoint: $102,381
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before November 27th.
Our Culture & Mission
At Omaha Public Power District, everything starts with people - our teams, our communities, and the customer owners who count on us. As the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., we serve more than 900,000 people across 13 counties, and we take that responsibility seriously.
We lead with integrity, support one another, and do what's right, because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver. Our goal is simple: provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy today and for generations to come.
We create power with purpose. Your work here has real impact; on families, on the environment, and on the future of energy. And we believe great ideas can come from anywhere.
If you want to be part of a team that takes care of the community and the people who serve it, you're in the right place. We back up our mission by taking care of our employees, too; which is why our benefits are among the most comprehensive and competitive in the region.
Ready to apply?
When you apply, be sure your resume highlights the skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.
EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability
If you would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OPPD, please email OPPD Talent Acquisition at TalentAcquisition@OPPD.com.
Recruiter Information
Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com #LI-MF
Opportunity Profile
Position Overview
At OPPD, we are committed to providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services to our customers. Our Power Generation Engineering team supports that mission by improving the safety, reliability, and performance of the equipment and systems that power our communities.
As a Power Generation Engineer I, you will apply foundational electrical engineering principles while developing experience with power generation equipment, plant electrical distribution, generators, transformers, and control systems. A primary focus of this position will be supporting the construction of new generation at Cass County Station and completing design reviews to help confirm that project requirements are met.
You will also support generation facilities that may include Cass County Station, Turtle Creek Station, Jones Street Station, and other OPPD locations. Working with experienced engineers, operations, maintenance, construction, and project teams, you will assist with plant control-system changes, equipment troubleshooting, technical documentation, and reliability improvement activities.
The Impact You’ll Have
- Support construction of new generation at Cass County Station by completing assigned engineering activities, reviewing project documentation, and helping verify that designs meet established requirements.
- Apply foundational engineering principles to evaluate technical information, identify issues, and recommend basic solutions under the guidance of more experienced engineers.
- Assist with design reviews for electrical distribution equipment, generators, transformers, control systems, and related plant infrastructure.
- Complete assigned engineering tasks accurately and efficiently while following project plans, technical standards, and established procedures.
- Prepare and update calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment records, and engineering reports that clearly communicate technical information.
- Support troubleshooting of plant equipment and electrical control systems, including reviewing operating data and assisting with updates to control logic.
- Participate in equipment inspections, testing activities, commissioning, and project walkdowns.
- Work with operations, maintenance, construction, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to support project execution and plant reliability.
- Help maintain configuration control by ensuring drawings, calculations, settings, and other technical documents accurately reflect approved designs and field conditions.
- Apply OPPD safety expectations and applicable industry, regulatory, environmental, and engineering requirements in all assigned work.
- Build knowledge of assigned equipment and systems, including operating principles, configurations, maintenance practices, failure modes, and historical performance.
- Manage routine responsibilities with accuracy, sound judgment, and a commitment to team success.
What You'll Bring
- Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Experiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including power systems, electrical distribution, controls, rotating equipment, or related systems.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, diagrams, specifications, calculations, and equipment documentation.
- Ability to analyze information, recognize technical concerns, and develop recommendations with appropriate guidance.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with engineers, operations personnel, maintenance employees, construction teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability and willingness to work at and travel among OPPD generation facilities as business needs require.
- Commitment to safe work practices and continuous technical development.
- Internship, cooperative education, academic, or professional experience in power generation, utilities, industrial facilities, construction, or consulting engineering.
- Exposure to generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, protective devices, electrical distribution, or plant control systems.
- Experience with engineering drawings, control logic, technical calculations, or design-review processes.
- Engineer-in-Training certification or progress toward certification.
- Familiarity with applicable electrical, safety, and engineering codes and standards.
Salary/Wage Info
Grade: S3
Minimum: $81,905
Midpoint: $102,381
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before November 27th.
Our Culture & Mission
At Omaha Public Power District, everything starts with people - our teams, our communities, and the customer owners who count on us. As the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., we serve more than 900,000 people across 13 counties, and we take that responsibility seriously.
We lead with integrity, support one another, and do what's right, because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver. Our goal is simple: provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy today and for generations to come.
We create power with purpose. Your work here has real impact; on families, on the environment, and on the future of energy. And we believe great ideas can come from anywhere.
If you want to be part of a team that takes care of the community and the people who serve it, you're in the right place. We back up our mission by taking care of our employees, too; which is why our benefits are among the most comprehensive and competitive in the region.
Ready to apply?
When you apply, be sure your resume highlights the skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.
EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability
If you would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OPPD, please email OPPD Talent Acquisition at TalentAcquisition@OPPD.com.
Recruiter Information
Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com #LI-MF
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Entry Level Associate Electrical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level associate electrical engineer job?
Start by building a portfolio that shows hands-on work: senior capstone projects, internship deliverables, or personal circuit design and PCB layout work. Employers at this level look for familiarity with CAD tools like AutoCAD or Altium, an understanding of electrical fundamentals, and the ability to read and produce schematics. Internship experience, even from a single semester, is a strong differentiator when competing for your first full-time role.
Which companies hire entry level associate electrical engineers?
Companies hiring entry level associate electrical engineers right now include HDR, Salas O'Brien, and PAE Consulting Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including defense contractors, utilities, industrial manufacturers, and consumer electronics firms that actively recruit new graduates into rotational or direct-hire engineering programs.
Are there remote entry level associate electrical engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles in this field are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 22% of entry level associate electrical engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve tasks like circuit simulation, documentation, or design review that can be done without lab access.
Are these new grad associate electrical engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that threshold, and treats a strong academic project portfolio as a valid substitute for full-time work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level associate electrical engineers?
Entry Level associate electrical engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain large engineering teams with structured onboarding programs designed to bring new graduates up to speed on industry-specific tools, standards, and workflows.