The Planet Group
Electrical Engineer IV
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Duluth, Minnesota, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in electrical engineering system design and commissioning.
- Strong technical background in 480V electrical systems and motor controls.
- Strong experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), medium-voltage switchgear, and power distribution systems.
- Strong knowledge of power industry standards and practices.
- Professional Engineer (PE) designation.
Nice to have
- Demonstrated ability to innovate, initiate change, and manage change effectively.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize competing tasks.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex technical issues using broad technical and business knowledge.
- Understanding of the relationships and dependencies among internal and external project stakeholders.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues and project impacts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Full description
Title Engineer IV
Location - Duluth MN
1 year contract
Pay $65-73 per hour
Electrical Engineer -
The Senior Electrical Engineer oversees electrical design for facilities associated with expansion and maintenance capital projects executed by third-party engineering firms. This role ensures designs comply with company standards and specifications, applicable industry standards, project budgets, and schedules.
The Senior Electrical Engineer collaborates with internal functional groups, including Project Execution, Operations, and Shared Services, to ensure project objectives and company requirements are incorporated into design deliverables.
Specific Accountabilities
- Support the development of electrical project scopes, schedules, capital cost estimates, execution plans, risk assessments, and supporting documentation during the project development phase.
- Ensure electrical facilities are designed in compliance with applicable regulations, industry codes, and corporate standards.
- Oversee third-party engineering firms responsible for electrical design deliverables, ensuring work meets established budgets and schedules.
- Review and approve electrical design deliverables, including drawings, technical reports, and material listing sheets.
- Review vendor material quotations and technical bid evaluations, recommending selections based on technical merit, pricing, and delivery timelines.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain to procure materials through internal systems and processes.
- Review lessons learned from previous projects and incorporate recommendations into future designs.
- Provide technical support to construction teams throughout project execution.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members based on technical expertise.
- Support and lead departmental initiatives as required.
- Ensure project scope definitions comply with regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements through effective coordination with internal functional groups.
- Provide support and assistance to peers and senior staff to advance business initiatives and maintain legal and regulatory compliance.
Scope and Responsibilities
- Maintain responsibility for the successful execution of assigned projects, which may have a significant impact on the company's financial performance.
- Oversee the development and implementation of technical solutions while ensuring efficient coordination of technical resources and internal and external stakeholders.