Electrical Engineer – Mid Level (Hybrid)

Skills :     electrical technician

Job Description:

The person in this position will work on multidisciplinary project teams providing electrical engineering and related technical expertise for industrial processing, power, mining, and fuels facilities. Work will include integrating process, mechanical, and control requirements into comprehensive electrical systems. Tasks will include detailed design to support electrical installations in the power, mining, and hydroelectric sectors. This will involve the preparation of cost estimates, wiring and schematic diagrams, and bills of materials. This person will assist the team with proposal development including defining work scopes, deliverables, schedules, and budgets.

Tasks will also involve design and analysis and include the preparation of plans and specifications, reports, and power and control design from the ground up.

In addition, this person will be responsible for managing projects, providing technical leadership, and managing teams to meet client needs as well as coaching and mentoring less-experienced staff. The work may involve short-term, out-of-town assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with academic coursework focused on power or control systems
• At least 5 years of related experience working in a design capacity on projects directly related to the job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering or industrial organization
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain within one year
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, laws, and regulations applicable to the project assignments described above
• Computer skills and familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with team members in a high-energy environment that encourages self-initiative
• A flexible working style and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with industrial manufacturing processes such as power plants, petroleum refining, mining and/or minerals processing, or chemical production
• Demonstrated project organization and management skills
• Strong client-relationship and business development skills
• Knowledge and skills related to PLC and HMI programming and commissioning
• Knowledge and experience related to piping and instrumentation diagram

A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position can be based out of Barr's Duluth and Minneapolis, Minnesota, or Ann Arbor, Michigan, offices.

NOTE: Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and to enter and work in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.

Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.