Electrical Engineer – Mid Level; Hybrid

Job Description:

The person in this position will work on 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. This will involve the 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.

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.

In addition, this person will be responsible for managing projects, providing technical leadership, and managing teams to meet client needs as well as coaching and mentoring less‑experienced staff. The work may involve short‑term, out‑of‑town assignments.

• 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 in one year

• Working knowledge of codes, standards, laws, and regulations applicable to the project assignments described above

• Computer skills and familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word

• 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

• 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

• 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

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 Duluth and Minneapolis, Minnesota, or Ann Arbor, Michigan, offices.

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 upon 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.

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 worked).

Barr’s benefits package offerings include:

• Professional development funding

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Employee stock…