Engineer I

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at MPS. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

At Modular Power Solutions, we design and manufacture modular power infrastructure through innovation, operational excellence, and teamwork. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact solutions, grow their technical capabilities, and help strengthen a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and collaboration.

• Support the design and development of modular power systems, assemblies, and related components.

• Prepare and update engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment submittals, and technical documentation under supervision.

• Support electrical system design activities, including power distribution, lighting, auxiliary systems, single-line diagrams, short-circuit analysis, and overcurrent protective device coordination.

• Participate in design reviews and help confirm alignment with customer requirements, project specifications, engineering standards, and applicable codes.

• Assist with engineering change orders, design updates, standard work, and document-control activities.

• Coordinate electrical design requirements with structural, mechanical, controls, architectural, and manufacturing stakeholders.

• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve technical questions during fabrication, assembly, testing, and product release.

• Support production-readiness reviews and help identify design changes that improve safety, quality, manufacturability, productivity, and cost.

• Assist with drawing interpretation, design conflicts, interferences, errors, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.

• Conduct supervised field or shop-floor observations to verify existing conditions, capture information, and support design updates.

• Apply a continuous-improvement mindset to product standards, processes, and engineering deliverables.

• Participate in project and team meetings; communicate status, risks, decisions, and technical needs clearly.

• Work with Project Management, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and senior engineers to support schedule, budget, quality, and customer commitments.

• Assist with field observations, design interpretations, technical issue resolution, and commissioning support under appropriate supervision.

• Build productive working relationships with internal partners, customers, vendors, and external design professionals.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

• Internship, co-op, manufacturing, construction, or engineering project experience is preferred.

• Foundational knowledge of engineering principles and an interest in modular manufacturing and mission-critical power infrastructure.

• Ability to learn engineering analysis tools for load flow, short circuits, overcurrent coordination, and arc-flash mitigation, such as SKM or ETAP.

• Ability to learn and use CAD/BIM, Microsoft Office, illuminance, and related engineering or product-lifecycle tools.

• Foundational understanding of applicable electrical codes, industry standards, and energy-efficiency requirements, with the ability to build proficiency.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments under direction, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project and production priorities.

• Sound problem-solving, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivation, accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.

• Technical Excellence- Builds foundational engineering knowledge and applies standards accurately.

• Manufacturing Mindset- Considers safety, quality, repeatability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule in design work.

• Continuous Improvement- Identifies practical opportunities to improve products, processes, and outcomes.

• Collaboration- Works effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Management.

• Accountability- Owns assigned work, communicates risks, and follows through on commitments.

• Customer Focus- Supports solutions that meet project requirements and deliver reliable customer value.

• Learning Agility- Accepts coaching, learns new tools and processes, and adapts to changing priorities.

• Up to 10% travel, excluding routine local field or facility visits.

• Work is performed in office, manufacturing, and project-site environments with varying noise, lighting, temperature, and activity levels.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, typing, and computer use; occasional bending, carrying, pushing, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

• Appropriate personal protective equipment and compliance with site safety requirements may be required in manufacturing or field environments.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate’s pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business…and your career.

MPS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.