Electrical Engineer – Mid Level; Hybrid

Electrical Engineer

Barr is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Duluth, MN, Minneapolis, MN or Salt Lake City, UT locations. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering & Design business unit, working with multidisciplinary project teams providing electrical engineering and related technical expertise for industrial processing, power, mining, and fuels facilities. Work will include 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. Tasks will also involve design and analysis and include the preparation of plans and specifications, reports, and power and control design from the ground up.

A successful person in this role will have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. They must possess a flexible working style and be willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and client needs. They must be able to work cooperatively in a project team environment that encourages self-initiative and demonstrate effective project organization and management skills.

Your impact - key responsibilities

• Technical knowledge: preparation of cost estimates, wiring and schematic diagrams, and bills of materials. This person will assist the team with proposal development including defining work scopes, deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Interpersonal savvy: effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships.

About you - required core competencies

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with academic coursework focused on power or control systems
• Experience:
  
  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
• Licenses/certifications:
  
  Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain in one year
• Software:
  Computer skills and familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
• Driver's license:
  Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future

Helpful additional experience (not required)

• Working knowledge of codes, standards, laws, and regulations applicable to the project assignments described above
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with team members in a high-energy environment that encourages self-initiative
• A flexible working style and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs
• Knowledge 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

About the opportunity

• Hybrid: 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 Minneapolis or Duluth, MN or Ann Arbor, MI or Salt Lake City, UT offices.
• Travel expectation:
  Up to 10-15 percent domestic fieldwork.
• Work environment:
  Ability to work in locations that feature the rough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment. Safety training will be provided prior to being given work assignments on these sites. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Compensation:
  The anticipated base salary range for this…