Lead Electrical Power Engineer

Green Bay, Wisconsin / Cincinnati, Ohio Electrical & Controls /Full Time Exempt /Remote Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities.

If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at  Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Electrical Engineer who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients’ success.  This position could work out of the Green Bay, Wisconsin;
Madison, Wisconsin;
Milwaukee, Wisconsin;
Chicago, Illinois;
Minneapolis, Minnesota location, or a US-Based Remote work from home office location.

Primary Responsibilities:

Engage directly in an industrial/manufacturing environment gathering field data and conducting field investigations, when required, for project work Provide technical engineering design support for industrial projects electrical systems including medium (15 kV) & low voltage (600 VAC) power distribution

Complete power systems analysis (short circuit, load flow, overcurrent coordination, arc flash analysis, power factor, ground system, harmonics, panel SCCR)
Design machine and process power distribution systems, facilities electrical and grounding systems and oversee installation

Lead the development of all project related documentation, schedules, and cost estimates

Perform QA/QC of design packages and stamp

Lead design work, delegate appropriate efforts, and hold team members accountable

Work as part of a collaborative project team integrated with partner contractors and client

Lead design reviews with the client and internal teams

Develop and write proposals which will include concepts, scope of work, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated cost Ability to travel for work up to 25% annually

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering – Power System option or equivalent technical experience
10+ years of industrial electrical systems engineering design & analysis experience5+ years of experience with medium voltage (up to15 kV) & low voltage (up to 600 VAC) power distribution systems including utility services, campus distribution, substations, switch gear, transformers, panel boards, grounding systems (including ungrounded/high resistance), capacitor banks, CT metering, etc.

Professional Engineer license

Required previous experience with the following:

Electrical power analysis (utilizing SKM power tools for Windows, Easypower, etc.) to evaluate short circuit current, protective device coordination, arc flash & energy reduction designs, load studies, power factor correction and harmonics

National Electrical Code and related codes & standards (NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, 79 and IEEE color books)

Preferred Qualifications:

15+ years of industry-relevant experience

Hazardous area classification and power implications $120,000 - $170,000 a year

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position.  Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees…