Electrical Engineer

SEH • St. Paul, MN

1d • $85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

SEH is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its Mechanical/Electrical team. The role applies electrical engineering expertise to the design, analysis, and optimization of power distribution, lighting, low-voltage systems, and process control systems and equipment. The engineer works under minimal supervision, handles complex issues, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. The position may provide leadership, coaching, or mentoring to a subordinate group and may act as a lead or first-level supervisor.

The engineer supports projects by reviewing requirements and designs, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, directing and inspecting installation and testing work, developing project budgets, performing electrical analyses, specifying components and installation methods, and troubleshooting existing systems. Occasional travel for project and client meetings and site visits may be required.

SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company serving government, industrial, and commercial clients. The company has more than 900 employee-owners across the United States and has worked on complex challenges since 1927. The stated base compensation range is $85,000–$115,000, based on skill set and experience. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without current or future visa sponsorship. SEH is unable to hire employees residing in AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR at this time; candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Ability to operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Ability to travel occasionally for project meetings, client meetings, and site visits.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to ask questions, seek guidance, and take on increasing responsibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience.
• 1–2 years of experience with an MEP consulting engineering firm.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize power distribution, lighting, low-voltage systems, and process control systems and equipment.
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and design requirements.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Develop project budgets by estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
• Review and analyze plans, reports, and specifications to ensure electrical components meet project requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, project managers, and other multidisciplinary team members to integrate and optimize electrical systems within overall project designs.
• Conduct electrical load calculations, short-circuit analyses, and feasibility studies, assessing long-term maintenance and performance.
• Specify electrical components, materials, and installation methods, and direct modifications to meet engineering criteria and client specifications.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot existing electrical systems, identify areas for improvement or repair, and provide recommendations to clients or maintenance personnel.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as applicable.

Benefits

• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training.
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance.
• Flexible holidays.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee ownership and shared participation in company success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior