Entry Level Utility Coordinator Jobs
New grad utility coordinator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on coursework in infrastructure or project coordination can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Waste Management & Environmental Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with employers like Rumpke, Alsco Uniforms, and United Site Services hiring at this level now.
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Description
Electrical Engineer, Utilities (Power Distribution & Switchgear)
Position Summary
Hanwha Qcells Georgia operates a vertically integrated solar manufacturing facility in Cartersville, GA, covering Ingot, Wafer, Cell, and Module production. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the safe and reliable operation, maintenance, and expansion of the plant's medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) power distribution system — including switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and power monitoring — in a 24/7 critical manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Power Distribution Operation & Maintenance
- Operate, inspect, and maintain MV/LV switchgear, VCB/ACB/MCCB, transformers, ATS, and associated control and protection equipment.
- Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including NETA-based testing (insulation resistance, breaker functional and timing tests, relay testing).
- Prepare and execute switching orders and LOTO in accordance with NFPA 70E and site safety procedures.
Protection & Control
- Maintain protective relay settings and logic (e.g., SEL, Basler, and other OEM relays); verify settings against coordination and arc flash studies.
- Perform firmware updates, retrieve event records and oscillography, and analyze trip events.
- Test and troubleshoot ATS controllers, transfer schemes, interlocks, and breaker control circuits.
Power Monitoring & Integration
- Maintain digital power meters and Modbus communication; resolve point mapping and communication issues between switchgear and FMCS/SCADA.
- Use power monitoring data to identify abnormal conditions, load trends, and power quality issues.
Troubleshooting & Reliability
- Serve as first-line technical responder for electrical events, trips, and equipment failures; lead root cause analysis and corrective action reports.
- Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours electrical emergencies.
Projects & Expansion
- Support plant capacity expansion and modification projects: review switchgear submittals and drawings, attend FAT/SAT, oversee installation, and participate in commissioning (Level 3–5) and turnover.
- Coordinate with switchgear OEMs, EPC/electrical contractors, vendors, and Georgia Power.
Documentation & Technical Support
- Maintain one-line diagrams, panel schedules, as-built drawings, relay setting records, and critical spare parts lists.
- Provide technical guidance and training to electrical technicians and operators.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in installation, commissioning, testing, or maintenance of MV/LV switchgear in industrial, utility, or data center environments.
- Working knowledge of protective relays, circuit breaker control circuits, and ATS operation.
- Ability to read and interpret one-line, three-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams.
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA electrical safety requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English with contractors, vendors, and plant personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with a switchgear manufacturer (OEM) in manufacturing, field service, or site installation and commissioning of MV/LV switchgear.
- Hands-on experience configuring protective relays (settings, logic, firmware) and extracting and analyzing event/waveform data.
- Experience replacing, configuring, or testing ATS controllers and transfer schemes.
- Experience with Modbus-based power monitoring and integration with FMCS, BMS, or SCADA systems.
- Field experience on large-scale U.S. industrial or mission-critical projects (manufacturing plants, battery plants, data centers), including Level 3–5 commissioning.
- Knowledge of ANSI/NETA testing standards.
- Electrical engineering certification or license (e.g., FE/EIT, or an equivalent international electrical engineering license).
- OSHA 10/30 certification; NFPA 70E qualified person training.
Working Conditions
- Work in a 24/7 manufacturing facility, including electrical rooms, substations, and outdoor areas.
- Participation in on-call rotation and occasional after-hours, weekend, or shutdown work.
- Required to wear PPE, including arc-rated clothing, as specified by task.
- Ability to climb ladders, work in confined or elevated spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Description
Electrical Engineer, Utilities (Power Distribution & Switchgear)
Position Summary
Hanwha Qcells Georgia operates a vertically integrated solar manufacturing facility in Cartersville, GA, covering Ingot, Wafer, Cell, and Module production. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the safe and reliable operation, maintenance, and expansion of the plant's medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) power distribution system — including switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and power monitoring — in a 24/7 critical manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Power Distribution Operation & Maintenance
- Operate, inspect, and maintain MV/LV switchgear, VCB/ACB/MCCB, transformers, ATS, and associated control and protection equipment.
- Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including NETA-based testing (insulation resistance, breaker functional and timing tests, relay testing).
- Prepare and execute switching orders and LOTO in accordance with NFPA 70E and site safety procedures.
Protection & Control
- Maintain protective relay settings and logic (e.g., SEL, Basler, and other OEM relays); verify settings against coordination and arc flash studies.
- Perform firmware updates, retrieve event records and oscillography, and analyze trip events.
- Test and troubleshoot ATS controllers, transfer schemes, interlocks, and breaker control circuits.
Power Monitoring & Integration
- Maintain digital power meters and Modbus communication; resolve point mapping and communication issues between switchgear and FMCS/SCADA.
- Use power monitoring data to identify abnormal conditions, load trends, and power quality issues.
Troubleshooting & Reliability
- Serve as first-line technical responder for electrical events, trips, and equipment failures; lead root cause analysis and corrective action reports.
- Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours electrical emergencies.
Projects & Expansion
- Support plant capacity expansion and modification projects: review switchgear submittals and drawings, attend FAT/SAT, oversee installation, and participate in commissioning (Level 3–5) and turnover.
- Coordinate with switchgear OEMs, EPC/electrical contractors, vendors, and Georgia Power.
Documentation & Technical Support
- Maintain one-line diagrams, panel schedules, as-built drawings, relay setting records, and critical spare parts lists.
- Provide technical guidance and training to electrical technicians and operators.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in installation, commissioning, testing, or maintenance of MV/LV switchgear in industrial, utility, or data center environments.
- Working knowledge of protective relays, circuit breaker control circuits, and ATS operation.
- Ability to read and interpret one-line, three-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams.
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA electrical safety requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English with contractors, vendors, and plant personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with a switchgear manufacturer (OEM) in manufacturing, field service, or site installation and commissioning of MV/LV switchgear.
- Hands-on experience configuring protective relays (settings, logic, firmware) and extracting and analyzing event/waveform data.
- Experience replacing, configuring, or testing ATS controllers and transfer schemes.
- Experience with Modbus-based power monitoring and integration with FMCS, BMS, or SCADA systems.
- Field experience on large-scale U.S. industrial or mission-critical projects (manufacturing plants, battery plants, data centers), including Level 3–5 commissioning.
- Knowledge of ANSI/NETA testing standards.
- Electrical engineering certification or license (e.g., FE/EIT, or an equivalent international electrical engineering license).
- OSHA 10/30 certification; NFPA 70E qualified person training.
Working Conditions
- Work in a 24/7 manufacturing facility, including electrical rooms, substations, and outdoor areas.
- Participation in on-call rotation and occasional after-hours, weekend, or shutdown work.
- Required to wear PPE, including arc-rated clothing, as specified by task.
- Ability to climb ladders, work in confined or elevated spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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Entry Level Utility Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level utility coordinator job?
Start by targeting postings that explicitly welcome zero to two years of experience or list internships as qualifying background. Employers at this level look for familiarity with permit processes, utility mapping tools, or project scheduling software. A degree in construction management, civil engineering technology, or a related field helps, and any internship or fieldwork coordinating infrastructure or right-of-way projects gives you a concrete edge over candidates with only coursework.
Which companies hire entry level utility coordinators?
Companies hiring entry level utility coordinators right now include Rumpke, Alsco Uniforms, and United Site Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is spread across engineering consultancies, public utilities, municipal contractors, and infrastructure firms that bring on junior coordinators to support senior staff managing permits, relocations, and construction schedules.
Are there remote entry level utility coordinator jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site or field-based given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of entry level utility coordinator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve administrative coordination, documentation, or GIS mapping tasks that can be completed off-site rather than direct field inspection or permit tracking that requires a physical presence.
Are these new grad utility coordinator jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad utility coordinator roles that welcome recent graduates and junior 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 as qualifying, and may value a portfolio of relevant coursework or field projects. Look for language like "entry level," "will train," or "internship experience considered" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level utility coordinators?
Entry Level utility coordinator roles concentrate in Waste Management & Environmental Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because ongoing infrastructure development, utility relocation projects, and right-of-way permitting create a steady need for junior coordinators who can support scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder communication under the guidance of experienced project managers.