Electrical Engineer

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson • Saint Paul, MN

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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 position works under minimal supervision, handles complex issues, and refers only the most complex matters to higher-level staff. It requires comprehensive subject-matter knowledge and may include leadership, coaching, or mentoring of subordinate staff, or serving as a lead or first-level supervisor.

SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company serving government, industrial, and commercial clients. Founded in 1927, the company has more than 900 employee-owners across the United States. The role’s expected base compensation is $85,000–$115,000, depending on skills and experience. SEH is unable to hire employees residing in AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, or PR at this time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience.
• One to two years of experience with an MEP consulting engineering firm.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Use 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, 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

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

What This Job Offers

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