Electrical Engineer - Onsite Power Systems (Contract)

System One, Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a 12-month contract in Mankato, Minnesota. The role is onsite and focuses on power systems, project execution, and technical leadership.

You will design, lead, and implement electrical solutions in a manufacturing environment, coordinate bid processes, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Experience demonstrating technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level.
• EIT/FE strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects of moderate to large size using established engineering standards and techniques.
• Develop technical documentation including designs, testing, calculations and reports.
• Provide field engineering oversight for testing, installation and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate multiple projects or portions including research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Prepare bid documents, complete technical evaluations and provide recommendations for selection.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Power systems knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Mankato, Minnesota
Type: 12 month Contract
Compensation: $50.00- $53.50/hr
Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Responsibilities
• Applies extensive technical expertise and has an understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines. Fully demonstrates the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level by applying technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to lead projects of moderate to large size, scope, and complexity.
• Largely self-directed work is expected to result in the development of new or improved techniques, procedures, and standards. Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.)
• Without appreciable direction exercises considerable latitude in determining ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, and Regulatory. Provides field engineering oversight and direction for activities such as support, testing, installation, inspections, commissioning, etc.
• Coordinates/leads multiple projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning). May lead more critical projects with oversight of a higher-level engineer or supervisor.
• Represents the organization as the prime technical contact in the bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals, and providing recommendations for selection. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination with internal and external organizations.
• Effectively and with precision resolves difficult technical/business matters both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors with all formats of communication.
• May assign tasks to and/or direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel, and other support staff including coordination and review of work assignments. Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies.
• Leads activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited.
• 2+ years relevant engineering experience. Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in power plants or utilities, as well as project management or construction management backgrounds preferred.
• Utility, power generation, industrial manufacturing, or heavy industrial experience
• Medium-voltage and high-voltage electrical equipment experience
• Power systems knowledge
• Project management experience from project development through close-out
• Troubleshooting and reliability engineering experience
• Familiarity with plant electrical systems and equipment
• Ability to work in a close-knit plant environment

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #192-Precision San Antonio