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# AUSTIN - Junior Electrical Power Engineer at BGE, Inc

- **Company:** BGE, Inc
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bgeinc/jobs/5454641008

## Job description

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Summary

The Junior Electrical Power Engineer is an entry level engineer who supports the delivery of electrical engineering solutions for the energy services sector. This role assists on power-focused projects involving utility infrastructure, power distribution, renewable energy, grid interconnection, substations, backup power, and low- and medium-voltage systems. The Junior Electrical Engineer works under the direction of senior technical staff on assigned project tasks, prepares calculations and drawings for review, supports project teams and client deliverables, builds knowledge through mentorship and training, and helps deliver safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective energy solutions.

Job Responsibilities

- Assist with electrical engineering design and production of deliverables for energy services projects, including utility infrastructure, power distribution, renewable energy, energy storage, backup power, and site electrical systems.
- Prepare, under the direction of a senior engineer, low- and medium-voltage design documents, including single-line diagrams, load calculations, equipment sizing, grounding, lighting, raceway, feeder, and distribution layouts.
- Support power system studies, including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, protective device coordination, feasibility, interconnection, and life cycle cost analyses, by building models, collecting equipment data, and tabulating results for senior review.
- Learn and apply utility coordination and grid interconnection requirements, and gather information needed for service entrance design, substation or switchgear interfaces, and applicable owner or utility standards.
- Draft technical reports, calculations, specifications, cost estimate backup, feasibility study content, equipment selections, construction documents, and other project deliverables for senior engineer review.
- Perform self-checks on assigned work before submittal, assist with quality control reviews at project milestones, and help verify that deliverables are complete and follow applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and project scope.
- Help resolve routine design and construction-phase issues, draft responses to RFIs, review submittals for conformance with the design, and escalate unusual or complex items to a senior engineer.
- Communicate with internal project teams, vendors, and contractors on assigned tasks, and participate in client, utility, and agency meetings alongside a senior engineer, including taking notes and tracking action items.
- Build technical knowledge through mentorship, formal training, self-learning, and hands-on project work, ask questions when direction is unclear, and share lessons learned with peers.
- Support business development and proposal efforts by compiling background information, past project data, figures, and exhibits as requested.
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of design standards, workflows, tools, templates, checklists, and quality practices.

Job Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university required.
- Must have passed or be eligible to sit for the FE exam by the time of graduation.
- 0 to 2 years of electrical engineering experience. Internships, co-ops, undergraduate research, or capstone work related to energy services, power systems, utility infrastructure, renewable energy, industrial power, or engineering consulting preferred.
- Coursework-level knowledge of power distribution, low- and medium-voltage systems, grounding, backup power, lighting, equipment specifications, and electrical infrastructure design.
- Exposure to renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, distributed energy resources, substations, switchgear, grid interconnection, or utility coordination through coursework, internships, or student projects favored.
- Awareness of applicable codes and standards, including NEC/NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and relevant utility requirements, with a willingness to learn to apply them under supervision.
- Exposure to power system studies such as short circuit, arc flash, load flow, protective device coordination, and interconnection studies through coursework or internships preferred.
- Familiarity with electrical design and analysis tools such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, MATLAB, or similar platforms preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to follow technical direction, organize assigned work, manage deadlines on multiple tasks, and communicate clearly in writing and in person with team members and project stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, attention to detail, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, with a commitment to accuracy and to learning quickly.

Some of our Benefits:

- 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
- Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
- 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
- Personal Time Allowances
- 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
- "Unlimited" Sick Days.
- Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
- Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

## NO SPONSORSHIP

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## About BGE, Inc

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BGE, Inc. is a full-service civil engineering consultancy that delivers infrastructure solutions across transportation, environmental, land development, and public works for public and private clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Houston, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 1975
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (originally known as Brown & Gay Engineers)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Consulting, Construction Management
- Target customers: B2G (government agencies, municipalities, transportation authorities) and B2B (private developers, industrial clients, commercial real estate)
- Mission or purpose statement: “Serving, Leading, and Solving” – committed to integrity, commitment, respect, and an excellent reputation (The BGE Way)

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Environmental Services**: Risk assessment, compliance, remediation, air quality, permitting, cultural preservation
- **Transportation Systems**: Corridor planning, highway/bridge design, signal/traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), drainage impact studies
- **Public Works**: Water resource engineering, stormwater management, water/wastewater facilities, lift/pump stations, neighborhood streets
- **Technology Solutions**: Asset management, GIS, O&M integration, workflow automation, data-driven project delivery, real-time analytics
- **Planning + Landscape Architecture**: Site analysis, parks/streetscapes, master-planned communities, commercial development
- **Construction Management**: Contractor/subcontractor management, inspections, project control, subsurface utility engineering (SUE)
- **Land/Site Development**: Residential, commercial, industrial feasibility studies, entitlements, permitting, grading, paving, drainage
- **Surveying**: Topography, boundaries, right-of-way mapping, hydrographic, GIS, GPS, LiDAR, UAS

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ≈ $67 million (LinkedIn estimate, 2026); also ranked No. 105 in ENR’s 2023 Top 500 Design Firms
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Privately held – no external investors listed. Key partners include public agencies (TxDOT, municipal utilities) and large developers.
- **Growth Signals**: 22 offices across 6 states (AZ, AR, FL, GA, NC, TX); 1,269 clients served in 2023; 3,022 project collaborations in 2023; headcount growth of +1.1% YoY (LinkedIn); active job postings up +25.9% YoY

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full-service integration**: One firm offering engineering, surveying, planning, construction management, and technology – reducing client coordination risk.
- **Geographic density**: 22 offices in six states allow local presence while sharing expertise across service lines.
- **50‑year track record**: Founded in 1975, deep relationships with public agencies and proven delivery of large-scale projects (e.g., IH‑35 Waco 4B, a $341M design‑bid‑build project completed seven months early).
- **Culture of collaboration**: “The BGE Way” emphasizes cross‑disciplinary teamwork, open‑door leadership, and community engagement.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding geographic footprint and service lines (especially technology solutions and ITS).
- Invest in digital delivery (GIS, real‑time analytics, workflow automation) to improve project efficiency.
- Attract and retain top talent through competitive benefits, mentorship, and career development programs.
- Strengthen relationships with public and private clients in fast-growing Sun Belt markets.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: “The BGE Way” – Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Excellent Reputation. Open‑door leadership, team recognition, and community volunteer opportunities.
- **Work Flexibility**: Remote work eligible (up to 240 hours per year), Flex Fridays (9/80 schedule), flexible work hours, and generous paid time off (2–4 weeks vacation, 9 paid holidays, sick leave).
- **Financial Benefits**: 401(k) with 4% employer match and immediate vesting; annual 3% profit sharing (no employee match required); annual bonus program; tuition reimbursement; HSA contribution ($500 individual/$1,000 family).
- **Health & Wellness**: Three medical plan options (including dental/vision), employer-paid short- and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, wellness credits for annual physical.
- **Career Growth**: Structured mentorship program, professional association/licensure support, in-house training, leadership development, Associate program for high performers, annual performance assessments.
- **Community**: BGE‑sponsored volunteer events, charitable gift match, interest‑free disaster loans, social events/holiday parties.
- **Location**: 22 offices in six states – opportunities to relocate or work on diverse regional projects.

## Sources
1. [BGE, Inc. Official Website](https://www.bgeinc.com/)
2. [BGE, Inc. – Working at BGE](https://www.bgeinc.com/careers/working-at-bge/)
3. [BGE, Inc. – Careers](https://www.bgeinc.com/careers/)
4. [BGE, Inc. LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bgeinc)
5. [BGE, Inc. Greenhouse Jobs Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bgeinc)

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