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Remote Electrical Engineer

ESM Engineers, El Paso, TX, United States


Job Title:

Remote Electrical Engineering Coordinator / Project Support Engineer
Company:

ESM Engineers
Location:

Remote –

Houston, Texas Preferred ; candidates in major U.S. metropolitan areas strongly encouraged to apply
Employment Type:

Full-Time
About ESM Engineers ESM Engineers is a Houston-based, veteran-founded full-service engineering firm specializing in electrical engineering, MEP design, power systems, commissioning, arc flash studies, critical infrastructure, and design-build solutions. We support commercial, industrial, healthcare, government, and mission critical clients nationwide.
Position Summary ESM Engineers is seeking a motivated and technically capable

Remote Electrical Engineering Coordinator / Project Support Engineer

to support our growing electrical engineering team.
This role is ideal for an engineer who wants hands-on involvement in real projects while working remotely. The position combines

electrical engineering support, project coordination, technical documentation, and client communication .
Preference will be given to candidates located in Houston or major metropolitan markets where occasional in-person meetings, client interaction, travel coordination, or future hybrid opportunities may be beneficial.
Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical Engineering Support

Assist with electrical design packages for commercial and industrial projects
Prepare panel schedules, load calculations, feeder schedules, and equipment schedules
Support one-line diagrams and power distribution layouts
Assist with lighting layouts and circuiting plans
Support arc flash, short circuit, and coordination study data collection
Prepare markups, redlines, and drawing revisions
Assist with permit and construction document packages
Review submittals for completeness prior to engineer review
Support commissioning reports, startup checklists, and field documentation
Coordinate RFIs, bulletins, and design revisions
Project / Operations Support

Track deadlines, deliverables, and project milestones
Coordinate meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors
Maintain action item logs and project status updates
Help leadership maintain project execution flow
manage workflow for the team
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
FE certification (Engineer in Training) or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
Strong understanding of electrical systems and power distribution fundamentals
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable communicating in a bilingual English/Spanish work environment
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PDF software
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications

Spanish fluency or professional working proficiency strongly preferred
Candidates located in Houston strongly preferred
Candidates in MAJOR metropolitan cities are encouraged to apply
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, Bluebeam, or similar software
Experience in consulting engineering, construction, manufacturing, utilities, or commissioning preferred
Familiarity with NEC and common industry standards preferred
Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred
Ideal Candidate

Wants real project experience and growth
Strong communicator who can interact professionally with clients and peers
Responsive and dependable
Takes ownership of assignments
Learns quickly and solves problems
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Works well with multicultural teams
Compensation Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Performance bonuses available for high performers.
Growth Path This role can develop into:
Electrical Project Engineer
Project Manager
Power Systems Engineer
Commissioning Engineer
Engineering Operations Lead
Why Join ESM Engineers

Remote flexibility
Work directly with licensed engineers on real projects
Exposure to power, commissioning, design, and critical infrastructure work
Strong advancement opportunities
High performers are recognized and rewarded
To Apply Please submit your resume and a short note explaining your electrical engineering background, FE status, location, Spanish proficiency, and interest in joining ESM Engineers.