Electrical Engineer

North Wind•St. Paul, MN

6d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Responsible for the design, implementation, testing, and support of electrical equipment, wiring, and control equipment used in wind tunnel and hypersonic ground test projects. The role involves designing and validating predominantly custom, one-off equipment and components for new tunnel facilities and major capability upgrades to existing facilities. The Electrical Engineer develops system design solutions to meet customer requirements and works with designers and project teams to deliver complete design packages. The role covers electronic subsystems and the control and integration of electromechanical equipment and instrumentation, as well as junction boxes and control panel layouts. The position also supports project scope, schedule, and budget; prepares and presents technical documentation; resolves issues with procurement, production, and installation teams; travels to customer and subcontractor sites for reviews, surveys, and commissioning; and assists marketing with proposals for future work. Domestic and international travel is typically less than 15%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.
At least 5 years of practical work experience in electrical circuit design, electromechanical systems, hardware integration, power distribution, or a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
US Person status is required due to security requirements.
Ability to balance priorities across multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing and implementing controls, automation, or electromechanical systems in an industrial setting.
Experience with one-line power diagrams and electrical load sizing.
Experience designing and reviewing P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) drawings.
Experience selecting sensor hardware, including thermocouples, RTDs, pressure transducers, LVDTs, and switches.

Responsibilities

Develop or reuse system design solutions to meet customer requirements.
Partner with designers and project teams to deliver complete design packages, including drawings and bills of materials.
Design and develop electronic subsystems and control and integration for electromechanical valves, servos, motors, transformers, contactors, and instrumentation such as temperature, pressure, and flow sensors.
Design junction boxes and panel layouts, including selection and sizing of equipment such as relays, circuit breakers, switches, and pushbuttons.
Perform engineering tasks on schedule and within budget.
Ensure system designs align with the as-sold scope, customer requirements, quality standards, and industry codes.
Communicate regularly with the project team about status, issues, and variances from plan.
Document and present work in accordance with quality requirements.
Prepare design criteria, calculation packages, procurement specifications, technical reports, validation plans, and product manuals.
Participate in and lead internal and customer design reviews.
Interface with procurement, production, and installation teams to resolve issues identified during assembly and testing.
Travel to customer and subcontractor sites for design reviews, site surveys, and system commissioning.
Assist marketing with proposals for future work, including developing concepts, cost estimates, proposal write-ups, analyses, options, and recommendations.