Senior Power Systems Engineer — Remote​/Hybrid Lead

• Substation design

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer
- Power Generation to join our growing team!

Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Generation

Location: Duluth, MN | Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN | Omaha, NE | Nashville, TN | Pittsburgh, PA | Houston, TX| Travere City, MI or remote

Work Arrangement: Hybrid preferred | Remote

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.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Generation, you will play a key role in the design, execution, and delivery of complex electrical engineering projects.



Key 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

What You Bring



Required Qualifications

• 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

Technical Experience

You should bring strong experience in the design and analysis of:

• 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

Preferred Experience

• Substation design
• Relay programming and startup
• Field support during construction
• Experience spanning project conception, design, commissioning, and startup

What Sets You Apart

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with leadership, initiative, and a practical consulting mindset.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• 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

Travel

• Ability to travel for short durations to support site visits, field investigations and client meetings (approximately 10%)

Why Join Lake Superior Consulting?

At Lake Superior Consulting, you’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that support critical infrastructure and the evolving energy landscape. You’ll join a collaborative team of professionals who value technical…