Electrical Engineer

About Us

Headquartered in Palmer, Alaska, New Horizons is a trusted and tested telecommunications contractor offering turnkey infrastructure solutions. We deliver protected, cutting‑edge networks in some of the world’s most challenging and remote locations, providing in‑house engineering and installation services for wireless, microwave, Satcom, fiber optic and alternative energy projects. From mountaintop tower construction to urban electrical and structured cabling installations and the networking components in between, we have been entrusted with the design, implementation and management of network infrastructure across the state and worldwide.

At New Horizons we are proud to provide integral solutions from the feasibility stage through to implementation.

New Horizons is the place for you if you want a dynamic and rewarding work environment with much room for career advancement and growth. Apply now and become a part of our dedicated team driving innovation in the telecommunications industry.

The Electrical Engineer will provide complete electrical designs, develop construction documents and reports, and support other civil and structural projects. The position requires day‑to‑day team communication, project planning, organization, training, direction, and control to meet the company’s engineering goals and requirements.

• To be self‑motivated, and capable of independent detailed work.
• Able to perform a wide array of design functions including equipment selection, system sizing, load calculations, product specifications, and design layouts for electrical, communication and control systems.
• Be able to prepare design calculations, develop drawings, formulate technical specifications and create technical reports for review and submission.
• Be capable of field audits, surveying existing conditions, and recording information about project components, including building lighting and electrical, communication, and control systems.
• Familiarity with electrical and communication design software Including power distribution analyses, radio coverage and link calculation analyses, and other as future projects may require.
• Able to coordinate, support and communicate with colleagues across all disciplines and receive direction from project leads.
• Provide technical guidance to drafters, designers and construction personnel.
• Encouraged to grow to where you’ll be able to lead projects and influence the technical design solutions on projects.

• Familiarity with single phase and three phase low voltage distribution systems and equipment
• Experience with RF (Radio Frequency) systems and components
• Knowledge of telecom network architecture and protocols.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, word processing and standard office software (MS Excel, Word)
• Candidate should be familiar to proficient with technical drafting using AutoCAD and Bluebeam and have proficient knowledge of lighting and calculation programs.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering or related experience.

• PE Licensure in the State of Alaska or interest in acquiring a plus.

• Our flex policy allows you to design a mutually beneficial hybrid schedule
• Opportunity to visit remote sites via helicopters and see the State of Alaska from a unique perspective including untouched wilderness
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Legal, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Retirement (Pension & 401K)
• Competitive Compensation, Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Challenging & Rewarding Work Environment with Career Development Opportunities

We look forward to hearing from you!

New Horizons is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will be filled as soon as we have a satisfactory candidate pool.