Love's Travel Stops · 4 hours ago
Associate Project Engineer- Electrical
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expLove's Travel Stops is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. The Associate Project Engineer – Electrical supports the design and execution of alternative energy infrastructure projects, assisting senior engineers with various tasks while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Perform preliminary design and generate pricing for alternative energy infrastructure projects, including drafting layouts and conducting vendor outreach
Assist with utility engagement and AHJ coordination for electrical-related requirements and applications
Collaborate with the grants and sales teams to provide technical input on new opportunities and funding initiatives
Work closely under the guidance of senior engineers on all phases of active projects, including technical design, equipment procurement, construction support, and commissioning
Support the development of permit drawings, construction drawings, and as-built documentation by working with internal and external design teams
Answer field questions and participate in construction phase site visits to help resolve technical issues
Learn and gain familiarity with the latest electrical codes and standards, including the National Electric Code
Work with the automation team to ensure proper control and networking design for projects
Assist in the development and updates of new policies, procedures, and standards to drive efficiency and best practices
Assess new products, technologies, and industry best practices, contributing observations and feedback to senior engineers for consideration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
0–1 years of relevant engineering experience (entry-level candidates encouraged to apply)
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in fast-paced environments
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and presentation skills; able to build relationships across internal and external teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening and professional email composition
Skilled in problem-solving and critical thinking to identify and implement optimal solutions
Self-starter with strong initiative; capable of working independently and contributing effectively to team goals
Ability to develop clear action plans, utilize appropriate resources, and monitor progress to ensure successful outcomes
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and project management tools such as Microsoft Project
Comfortable with basic administrative tasks, including typing at least 40 words per minute and preparing professional documents and correspondence
Ability to occasionally travel to project sites and perform field work as needed
Travel required, approximately 10-25%
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
Preferred
1–3 years of experience in electrical design, project engineering, or related roles
Familiarity with alternative energy systems (EV charging, CNG, Hydrogen, Solar, RNG)
Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software
Exposure to the National Electric Code (NEC) and basic understanding of electrical standards
Company
Love's Travel Stops
Founded in 1964 by Tom Love, Love’s Family of Companies is headquartered in Oklahoma City, and remains entirely family-owned and operated.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brianna Hubbard, SHRM-CP
HR Business Partner
Derek Rusinek
Field Employee Relations Partner
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