Electrical Engineer – Mid Level; Hybrid

Position: Electrical Engineer – Mid Level (Hybrid)
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* Job Description:

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* Summary:

The person in this position will work with multidisciplinary project teams providing electrical engineering and related technical expertise for industrial processing, power, mining, and fuels facilities. Work will involve integrating process, mechanical, and control requirements into comprehensive electrical systems. Tasks will include detailed design to support electrical installations in the power, mining, and hydroelectric sectors. This will involve cost estimation, preparation of specifications, wiring and schematic diagrams, and bill-of-material development.

The successful candidate will assist the team with proposal development including defining work scopes, deliverables, schedules, and budget.

Tasks will also involve design and analysis and include the preparation of plans and specifications, report development, cost estimating, and the design of power and controls from the ground up.

This person will also be responsible for managing projects, providing technical leadership, and managing teams to meet client needs. The role may include coaching and mentoring less-experienced staff. The work may involve short-term out-of-town assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with academic coursework focused on power or control systems
* At least 5 years of related experience working in a design capacity on projects directly related to the job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering or industrial organization
* Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain within one year
* Working knowledge of codes, standards, laws, and regulations applicable to the project assignments described above
* Computer skills and familiarity with AutoCAD, Excel, and Word
* Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with team members in a high-energy working environment that encourages self-initiative
* A flexible working style and a willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs
* Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future  
* Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge of and experience with industrial manufacturing processes such as power plants, petroleum refining, mining and/or minerals processing, or chemical production
* Demonstrated project organization and management skills
* Strong client-relationship and business-development skills
* Knowledge and skills related to PLC and HMI programming and commissioning
* Knowledge and experience related to piping and instrumentation diagram
* Knowledge and experience related to electrical installations in hazardous areas

A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position  can be  based out of Barr's Ann Arbor or Grand Rapids, Michigan, or Minneapolis, Minnesota, offices.  Compensation:
The anticipated base  salary  range for this position is $90,000–$115,000/ year .  This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus  based on team and individual performance.  Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.Benefits:

People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time…