Entry Level Utility Worker Jobs
New grad utility worker jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on trade training or a strong internship can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across 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 Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level utility worker job?
Start by highlighting any hands-on experience you have, whether that comes from vocational training, a trade program, or an internship. Employers at this level often look for candidates who are physically fit, comfortable working outdoors, and willing to learn on the job. A commercial driver's license or OSHA safety certification can give you a real edge over other entry level applicants.
Which companies hire entry level utility workers?
Companies hiring entry level utility workers right now include Rumpke, Alsco Uniforms, and United Site Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you'll typically find openings at municipal utilities, energy providers, construction contractors, and water and wastewater management organizations that maintain active apprenticeship or on-the-job training pipelines.
Are there remote entry level utility worker jobs?
Yes, though most utility worker roles are inherently field-based and on-site. About 0% of entry level utility worker openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in coordination, dispatch, or administrative support functions rather than hands-on infrastructure work.
Are these new grad utility worker jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically states that zero to two years of experience is acceptable and may recognize internships, vocational coursework, or a portfolio of trade certifications in place of a full work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level utility workers?
Entry Level utility worker 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 consistent entry level hiring because they rely on large field crews, face ongoing infrastructure investment, and regularly bring in new workers to support experienced journeyworkers on maintenance and construction projects.