Senior Electrical Engineer -Power

Lake Superior Consulting•Cranberry Township, PA

1d•$120,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer- Power Systems to join our growing team! Location: Duluth, MN | Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN | Omaha, NE | Nashville, TN | Pittsburgh, PA | Houston, TXWork Arrangement: Hybrid preferred | Remote considered for the right candidate We prefer candidates located near one of our office locations to support collaboration and team connectivity; however, we are open to remote candidates for the right individual. Lead Complex Power & Industrial Projects That Matter This is a high-impact technical leadership role for an experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex electrical design challenges and leading projects from concept through execution. In this role, you will support a wide range of industrial and energy infrastructure projects, including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Distributed Power, Data Centers, and Power Generation. You’ll serve as a technical lead, client partner, and mentor—helping deliver practical, high-quality engineering solutions while guiding project teams and supporting business growth. As a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems, you will play a key role in the design, execution, and delivery of complex electrical engineering projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering
10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Proven experience in a technical leadership role
Direct experience supporting industrial facilities
Experience using SKM or ETAP
Strong working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, IEEE, API and AGA recommended practices
High, medium, and low voltage power systems
Protective relay schemes
Arc flash hazard analysis
Switchgear
Motor control centers (MCCs)
Drives
Service entrance systems
Emergency power systems
Power distribution equipment
Electrical equipment upgrades
Ability to travel for short durations to support site visits, field investigations and client meetings (approximately 10%)

Nice To Haves

Substation design
Relay programming and startup
Field support during construction
Experience spanning project conception, design, commissioning, and startup
Ability to think strategically and drive ideas from concept to implementation
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and direct project teams
Excellent communication and follow-through
Strong presentation and client-facing skills
Ability to adapt in fast-moving project environments
Self-motivated with a commitment to delivering high-quality, technically sound work
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Team-oriented with a willingness to mentor and support others

Responsibilities

Lead moderate to large-scale electrical engineering projects from concept through delivery
Serve as a technical lead and make sound decisions on complex engineering issues
Develop and oversee: Power system designs, Controls drawings, Engineering calculations, Technical reports and Project documentation
Design electrical service interconnects in coordination with local utility providers
Prepare specifications for the procurement, installation, and testing of electrical equipment
Perform and/or lead: Electrical system studies, detailed design work, design reviews, field investigations and technical reporting
Use engineering software such as SKM or ETAP for system modeling and analysis
Coordinate closely with project managers, clients, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Identify project risks, scope changes, and technical challenges early and proactively
Contribute to proposal development, cost estimating, and business development efforts
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers