Entry Level Engineer

Position Overview

Qualified candidates should have an engineering degree from an accredited ABET university. Ideally, candidates will have experience in electrical or mechanical engineering – though chemical or industrial engineering degrees are also acceptable. In this role, candidates will be responsible for performing analysis, staking, and pole relocation support for utilities in the United States. The position is fully onsite in New Orleans, LA, with a 40-hour work week (overtime as approved) and a mandatory full-time office presence for the first 6 months before transitioning to a potential hybrid schedule based on performance. Occasional travel of 5-10% may be required for project staking.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analysis for utilities projects.
• Provide staking and pole relocation support.
• Utilize software tools similar to GDT/Smallworld and DDS for pole analysis and relocations.
• Travel 5-10% of the time for project staking.
• Demonstrate strong communication and initiative skills; be open to feedback and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field) from an ABET accredited university.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and initiative skills.
• Ability to work in-office 5 days per week with a potential for a hybrid schedule after 6 months.
• Willingness to travel 5-10% for project staking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous distribution engineering experience supporting utilities is a plus.
• Internship experience that demonstrates initiative.
• Experience with pole analysis, relocations, and staking.
• Familiarity with software tools similar to GDT/Smallworld and DDS.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $30.00 - $31.00/hr
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)