Electrical Engineer - Power Studies
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience are required; an educational focus in Power Systems studies is preferred.
- Experience in short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, and power quality studies is preferred.
- Experience using SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EZPower, or other power system modeling software is required.
- Knowledge of low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems up to 500 kV is required.
- Must be able to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing, directly with customers and co-workers.
- Provide engineering-related design, analysis, and studies for domestic or international projects.
- Conduct short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies.
- Perform power factor analysis and correction, harmonic modeling and analysis, and grounding analysis.
- Occasionally interact with customers to gather critical information and review engineering plans.
- Occasionally work in the field under the direction of the Field Services team on shutdown, startup, and maintenance projects.
- Field experience with substations or switchgear is highly desirable.
- Utility design experience is a plus.
- Availability for occasional domestic and international travel is a plus.
About the company
Shermco provides electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services across North America for industrial, commercial, and utility clients. Its offerings include rotating machinery service and repair, protection and control testing, commissioning, wind energy services, field services, in-shop services, systems integration, specialty services, disaster recovery, and industry-specific training. The company earns revenue through service contracts, project-based work, and training programs. Shermco uses on-site field work, shop-based repair, and specialized testing and engineering to ensure electrical system reliability and safety. Unlike many competitors, it combines a broad range of services (from rotating machinery to wind energy and disaster recovery) with accreditation by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association and a broad training ecosystem, aiming to be a trusted partner for ongoing electrical maintenance and safety across multiple sectors.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1974
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What believers are saying
- Shermco is expanding into data centers, semiconductors, healthcare, and water/wastewater through PQE.
- Revelio Labs showed 1,799 employees in March 2026, up 11.8% from 2023.
- Shermco listed 209 active job openings in 2026, signaling ongoing operational expansion.
What critics are saying
- Blackstone ownership since October 2025 pressures Shermco for bolt-ons and faster integration.
- Shermco depends on scarce NETA technicians; turnover would stall commissioning backlogs.
- A 2026 slowdown in data-center capex would hit PQE and Shermco’s expansion thesis.
What makes Shermco unique
- Shermco sells NETA-certified field testing, engineering, and commissioning across 41 North American service centers.
- Blackstone bought Shermco on October 27, 2025, backing aggressive add-on acquisition execution.
- PQE’s March 11, 2026 acquisition strengthened Central Texas power-systems engineering and data-center capabilities.
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↑ 11%Shermco Industries, a leading provider of electrical testing, engineering and design, commissioning, maintenance, and repair services, announced today it has...
Irving-based Shermco, a leading provider of electrical testing, engineering, maintenance, and repair, is being sold to private equity funds affiliated with New York-based Blackstone (NYSE: BX) in a deal valued at roughly $1.6 billion.
Gryphon Investors announced the sale of Shermco to Blackstone for approximately $1.6 billion. Shermco, a leader in electrical testing and maintenance, has seen significant growth under Gryphon's ownership since 2018. Blackstone plans to enhance Shermco's operational efficiencies and support future growth through add-on acquisitions. Harris Williams and Kirkland & Ellis advised on the transaction.
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