Electrical Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA Options

Wellness Programs

Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with 150% company match on the

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Paid Time Off

Potential annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Konik is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design electrical power and electromechanical systems for heavy industrial and mobile equipment in Plymouth, MN. The role focuses on power distribution, system architectures, and equipment integration, with limited PLC programming.

The candidate will work with engineers, designers, manufacturing, and customers to deliver reliable equipment and ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BS EE) is required.
• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining electrical or electromechanical system designs.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and electrical design principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams.
• US Citizens only.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical power and electromechanical systems for heavy industrial equipment.
• Develop system architectures and detailed electrical designs based on project requirements.
• Design and integrate 480VAC power generation and distribution systems.
• Work with engine/generator controls, motor controls, variable-speed drives, and electrical traction systems.
• Develop electrical schematics and support system integration and equipment modifications.
• Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of new and modified equipment designs.
• Validate electrical designs through engineering analysis, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Occasionally support equipment inspections, testing, or troubleshooting in a railroad/heavy-equipment environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Electrical power systems

Electrical design principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BS EE)

Job description

Electrical Engineer II – Power Systems & Heavy Equipment

Direct Hire | Plymouth, MN | $80k – $100k

Position Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design and develop electrical power and electromechanical systems used in heavy industrial and mobile equipment.

This is primarily an electrical design and power systems engineering role, with a stronger focus on power generation, electrical distribution, motor controls, and equipment integration than PLC programming.

The Engineer will develop electrical system architectures, design power distribution systems, evaluate equipment modifications, validate designs, and work with engineers, designers, manufacturing, and customers to deliver reliable equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical power and electromechanical systems for heavy industrial equipment.
• Develop system architectures and detailed electrical designs based on project requirements.
• Design and integrate 480VAC power generation and distribution systems.
• Work with engine/generator controls, motor controls, variable-speed drives, and electrical traction systems.
• Develop electrical schematics and support system integration and equipment modifications.
• Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of new and modified equipment designs.
• Validate electrical designs through engineering analysis, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Occasionally support equipment inspections, testing, or troubleshooting in a railroad/heavy-equipment environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BS EE) – required.
• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining electrical or electromechanical system designs.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and electrical design principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams.
• US Citizens only

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA Options
• Wellness Programs
• Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with 150% company match on the first 6% contributed
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Potential annual bonus eligibility

Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years.