Electrical Engineer

About the role

Founded in 1973, ISG is a multi-disciplinary, employee-owned firm providing architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning services to communities across the nation. Guided by our mission: simplify solutions and passionately design the future; we partner with clients to turn complex challenges into meaningful, lasting impact.
As an Electrical Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of substation projects; owning the selection, procurement, and coordination of complex electrical equipment that keeps communities and industries connected. This is an opportunity to collaborate across engineering disciplines, influence key project decisions, and see your work come to life from concept through construction. This position will work on projects directly associated with FirstEnergy, one of ISG’s trusted and longstanding client partners.
ISG employee owners are motivated by a shared goal to stretch the limits of great design and positively influence each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. Within our Energy Business Unit , ISG’s Power Group plays a vital role in delivering resilient infrastructure solutions, supporting projects and clients nationwide. Regardless of where this position is posted, we encourage all qualified candidates from any ISG geography to apply. We operate as a one-profit-center firm and we work as one team across all offices, sharing resources, expertise, and opportunities to best serve our clients and support our employee owners.

To provide a glimpse into the work, below are examples of similar projects and initiatives you may contribute to as part of this role:
Substation Upgrades
Electrical Substation Misoperated Line Terminal Improvements
FAC-008 Facility Rating Projects

Analyze technical data, specifications, and project requirements to identify and select appropriate equipment for substation projects
Serve as a key liaison between engineering teams and vendors, providing technical clarification and ensuring alignment on equipment specifications and requirements
Manage equipment procurement activities, including tracking orders and proactively ensuring delivery schedules are met to support project timelines
Coordinate with internal disciplines such as our engineering, design, and project delivery teams to ensure seamless integration of equipment into project deliverables
Maintain organized and accurate project documentation and equipment records to support team efficiency and project execution
Participate in regular team meetings to provide updates, address challenges, and support continuous improvement within the equipment team
Support overall project success by contributing to quality deliverables, meeting schedule commitments, and helping projects stay within budget

Candidate must be a US Citizen
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, required
1+ years of experience in engineering design, substation engineering, or a related field
Knowledge of electrical substations and the National Electrical Code (NEC) preferred
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows-based environments
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly both verbally and in writing are required
Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and sound independent judgment
Ability to prioritize work, take initiative, and effectively manage multiple responsibilities
Collaborative mindset with the ability to support or delegate tasks as needed to meet project goals