Electrical Engineer IV

Axelon Services Corporation; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to oversee electrical design for expansion and maintenance projects carried out by external firms. You will ensure compliance with standards while managing budgets and schedules, and liaise with internal groups to embed requirements into deliverables.

The role supports scope development, risk assessment, and planning for facility projects, guaranteeing designs meet codes and corporate standards. A PE designation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Electrical Engineering system design and commissioning activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college.
• Strong background in 480V and motor controls.
• Strong background in VFD’s, medium voltage switchgear, and power distribution systems.
• Strong background in power industry standards and practices.
• Professional Engineer designation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the electrical design for facilities associated with expansion and maintenance capital projects executed by third-party engineering firms.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and industry standards while managing the project budget and schedule.
• Liaise with internal functional groups within Project Execution, Operations, and Shared Services to ensure project and company requirements are achieved and incorporated into the design deliverables.
• Support the development of the electrical project scope, schedule, capital cost estimate, execution planning, risks, and supporting information related to assigned facility projects during the project development phase.
• Ensure all electrical facilities are designed in accordance with all regulations, applicable industry codes, and corporate standards.
• Handle the execution of electrical design deliverables by a third-party engineering firm against the project budget and schedule.
• Review and approve electrical design deliverables such as drawings, technical reports, and material listing sheets.
• Review vendor materials quotations, evaluate technical bid evaluations, and recommend selections based on technical merit along with price and delivery.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to procure material via internal tools.
• Review lessons learned from past projects and incorporate recommendations into future designs.
• Provide technical support to the Construction team during construction phases.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers within the team or others based on technical expertise.
• Support and/or lead department initiatives as required.
• Ensure that development project scope definitions comply with all regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements through effective management and coordination of internal functional groups.
• Provide support and assistance to peers and more senior staff to facilitate business initiatives and legal compliance.

Skills

Innovation mindset

Independent work

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

• Oversee the electrical design for facilities associated with expansion and maintenance capital projects executed by third-party engineering firms.


• Ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and industry standards while managing the project budget and schedule.


• Liaise with internal functional groups within Project Execution, Operations, and Shared Services to ensure project and company requirements are achieved and incorporated into the design deliverables.


• Support the development of the electrical project scope, schedule, capital cost estimate, execution planning, risks, and supporting information related to assigned facility projects during the project development phase.


• Ensure all electrical facilities are designed in accordance with all regulations, applicable industry codes, and corporate standards.


• Handle the execution of electrical design deliverables by a third-party engineering firm against the project budget and schedule.


• Review and approve electrical design deliverables such as drawings, technical reports, and material listing sheets.


• Review vendor materials quotations, evaluate technical bid evaluations, and recommend selections based on technical merit along with price and delivery.


• Collaborate with Supply Chain to procure material via internal tools.


• Review lessons learned from past projects and incorporate recommendations into future designs.


• Provide technical support to the Construction team during construction phases.


• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers within the team or others based on technical expertise.


• Support and/or lead department initiatives as required.


• Ensure that development project scope definitions comply with all regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements through effective management and coordination of internal functional groups.


• Provide support and assistance to peers and more senior staff to facilitate business initiatives and legal compliance.

Summary

• Location: Duluth, MN


• Duration: 12 Months

Responsibilities

• Oversee the electrical design for facilities associated with expansion and maintenance capital projects executed by third-party engineering firms.


• Ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and industry standards while managing the project budget and schedule.


• Liaise with internal functional groups within Project Execution, Operations, and Shared Services to ensure project and company requirements are achieved and incorporated into the design deliverables.


• Support the development of the electrical project scope, schedule, capital cost estimate, execution planning, risks, and supporting information related to assigned facility projects during the project development phase.


• Ensure all electrical facilities are designed in accordance with all regulations, applicable industry codes, and corporate standards.


• Handle the execution of electrical design deliverables by a third-party engineering firm against the project budget and schedule.


• Review and approve electrical design deliverables such as drawings, technical reports, and material listing sheets.


• Review vendor materials quotations, evaluate technical bid evaluations, and recommend selections based on technical merit along with price and delivery.


• Collaborate with Supply Chain to procure material via internal tools.


• Review lessons learned from past projects and incorporate recommendations into future designs.


• Provide technical support to the Construction team during construction phases.


• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers within the team or others based on technical expertise.


• Support and/or lead department initiatives as required.


• Ensure that development project scope definitions comply with all regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements through effective management and coordination of internal functional groups.


• Provide support and assistance to peers and more senior staff to facilitate business initiatives and legal compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Electrical Engineering system design and commissioning activities.


• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college.


• Strong background in 480V and motor controls.


• Strong background in VFD’s, medium voltage switchgear, and power distribution systems.


• Strong background in power industry standards and practices.


• Professional Engineer designation.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, initiate, and manage change.


• Capable of working independently, leading multiple projects, and prioritizing tasks accordingly.


• Ability to resolve complex issues based on depth and breadth of technical and business knowledge.


• Awareness of interrelationships with other stakeholders both internal and external to the project team.


• Effectively communicate technical issues and impacts to other technical and non-technical staff.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.


• Stress levels can be above normal as project work is deadline-oriented, highly visible, and numerous activities are conducted concurrently.


• Overnight business trips to the field may be required, usually requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This role is for an existing vacancy.