Electrical Engineering Supervisor - Power Systems

Excel Engineering • Mounds View, MN

8d • $130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Excel Engineering is a full-service engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical engineering, industrial automation, and power systems. The Electrical Engineering Supervisor leads a team of engineers while supporting strategic, technical, and project-execution initiatives. The role combines people leadership with engineering expertise, with a focus on leadership, project execution, technical excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic alignment.

The supervisor mentors and develops engineers, builds a collaborative and accountable team culture, and supports recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance management. The role oversees projects from proposal development through completion, managing staffing, workloads, budgets, resources, risks, and quality standards. It also provides technical guidance, establishes engineering standards and procedures, supports business development, maintains client relationships, and contributes to department planning and operational improvement. Travel of up to 30% is expected.

Requirements

• 5–9 years of relevant engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or people leadership experience.
• Experience leading engineering projects, client relationships, and technical teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or recognized equivalent.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required within one year.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coach and develop engineering professionals.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ETAP and/or SKM Power Tools.
• Experience with power system studies and analysis.
• Experience in project financial management.
• Experience in resource planning and team leadership.
• Experience developing engineering standards, procedures, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers through coaching, feedback, and career development planning.
• Build a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance management activities.
• Oversee projects from proposal development through successful completion.
• Manage project staffing, workload balancing, budgets, and resource utilization.
• Identify project risks and ensure adherence to quality assurance standards.
• Provide technical guidance and serve as a resource for complex engineering challenges.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Support business development through client engagement, proposal development, and opportunity identification.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality project delivery.
• Participate in department planning, leadership initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support company goals through strategic planning, financial awareness, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Leadership development, continuing education, and technical training opportunities.
• Assistance in obtaining professional licensure and certifications.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible work environment.
• Employee referral program with ongoing rewards.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

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