Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation, Electrical, and Engineering Team Lead

Lakeview Veterinary Hospital, LLC; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Hibbing Public Utilities is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead its Engineering Team. The role involves overseeing engineering design and maintenance for substations, ensuring optimal system performance. The ideal candidate will hold a PE license with extensive experience in electrical power systems and related fields, alongside proficiency in relevant engineering tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical power systems.
• Knowledge of high-voltage transmission and distribution.
• Experience with SCADA, protective relaying, and automation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design, maintenance, and construction for substations.
• Ensure system integrity and reliability for transmission and distribution.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Substation design

Transmission/distribution

GIS mapping

Asset management systems

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

CYME

ETAP

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Instrumentation, Electrical, and Engineering Team Lead –

Hibbing Public Utilities, MN

Hibbing, MN (population 16,214), Public Utilities Commission seeks an Electrical Engineer to lead the Electrical, Engineering and Utility Controls and Engineering Team. This role involves implementing the Instrumentation, Electrical, and Engineering Team and reporting to the General Manager.

Position Overview: The Public Utilities Department has 78 employees and annual expenditures exceed $31 million, providing water, electric, steam, and natural gas. The Electrical Engineer will lead a team of eight. Responsibilities include engineering design, maintenance, and construction for transmission and distribution substations, ensuring system integrity and reliability.

Candidate Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in electrical power systems, substation design, transmission/distribution, or related fields
• GIS mapping, asset management systems, and engineering software
• Class D drivers license

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Knowledge of high-voltage transmission, distribution planning, and construction
• Experience with SCADA, protective relaying, and automation systems is preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, CYME, ETAP, or similar engineering tools.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for the position is $100,000 - $145,000 with an anticipated starting range of $115,000 to $130,000. The Hibbing Public Utilities provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply online by June 27, 2025, for first consideration, with resume, cover letter and contact information for five work-related references at www.GovHRjobs.com to the attention of Mike Brethorst, MGT Senior Consultant, for questions about the position he can be contacted by Tel: [phone].

The Hibbing Public Utilities is an equal opportunity employer.