Entry-Level Electrical Distribution Engineer

Based in Oklahoma City, C. H. Guernsey & Company offers a collaborative and innovative culture, competitive compensation and benefits, robust professional development and mentorship, ESOP ownership opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful utility infrastructure projects. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience under guidance in planning, design, analysis, and delivery of electrical distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of both overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Contribute to engineering analyses using Milsoft WindMil, LightTable, and related software.
• Support coordination studies, system modeling, and Arc Flash Hazard analyses.
• Participate in field inspections, data collection, staking, and make-ready surveys.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, specifications, and other engineering documentation.
• Learn and apply standards from RUS, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEC.
• Collaborate with project managers, senior engineers, utility clients, and design staff.
• Assist with construction observation and project closeout activities.
• Engage in technical training and work toward professional licensure.

Requirements

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• 0–3 years of electrical distribution engineering experience.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification or ability to obtain preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Desire to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.

Technologies

• Milsoft WindMil
• LightTable
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Collaborative, innovative culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Professional development and mentorship
• ESOP ownership opportunity
• Meaningful utility infrastructure projects

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or remain in a stationary position for extended periods (up to 50%)
• Ability to walk within the office or on job sites (approximately 25%)
• Full range of motion for site-based work, including stooping and standing (approximately 25%)
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment
• Effective verbal communication and clear visual focus on screen-based work
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs of field equipment as needed

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to electric utility projects
• Familiarity with WindMil or LightTable
• Knowledge of RUS, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEC standards