Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation, Electrical, and Engineering Team Lead

Enbridge; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public utilities commission in Hibbing is looking for an Electrical Engineer to manage the Electrical, Engineering and Utility Controls and Engineering Team. This role involves overseeing engineering designs, managing infrastructure projects, and ensuring the reliability of utility services with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical power systems, substation design, transmission/distribution.
• Class D drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of eight in engineering design for transmission and distribution systems.
• Ensure system integrity and reliability.

Skills

GIS mapping

Asset management systems

Engineering software

Knowledge of high-voltage transmission

Distribution planning

Construction

SCADA

Protective relaying

Automation systems

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Proficiency with ArcGIS

Proficiency with CYME

Proficiency with ETAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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.