Electrical Engineering Manager

Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Education assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Versique is seeking an experienced electrical engineering leader to design and approve full electrical packages for BESS, Solar PV, and EV charging deployments. The role involves DC fast charging site design, load analysis, transformer sizing, and coordination with Sales Engineering during scoping.

You’ll guide project execution, perform protection studies, and ensure NEC/NESC/IEEE compliance while mentoring junior staff. Remote work none; travel regional 10–15%.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree is required.
• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 6–12 months.
• 8–12+ years in LV/MV power distribution and DER integration.
• Experience in power and energy systems.
• Leadership experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with ETAP, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Strong ability to communicate complex topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience developing QA processes and performance metrics.
• Experience handling utility-scale interconnection processes.
• Knowledge of EV charging standards and load-management strategies.
• Travel up to 10–15% regionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and approve electrical design packages for BESS, Solar PV, and EV charging deployments.
• Oversee DCFC site designs, including load analysis, transformer sizing, distributions, and heat considerations.
• Provide senior guidance to Sales Engineering during scoping and feasibility.
• Support project execution with RFIs and real-time design adjustments.
• Manage system protection studies and device coordination.
• Direct DER integrations into microgrids and multiple DERs.
• Perform short circuit, arc flash, load flow, grounding, and harmonics studies.
• Ensure NEC/NESC/IEEE compliance and utility interconnection coordination.
• Mentor junior staff and uphold engineering quality and consistency.

Skills

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

Leadership

Technical communication

Interconnection processes

Education

ABET-accredited BEng in Electrical Eng

Professional Engineer license

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This role requires proficiency in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Solar PV, and high capacity EV charging systems, with an emphasis on delivering practical, construction-ready engineering solutions. Some of these systems can be learned if you are not experienced in all, knowledge of low to medium voltage switching and/or switchgear ideal.

Worksite Location:

Onsite in Rogers, MN area 2-3 days/week with the option to office out of the client's South Metro offices other days of the week

Salary Range:

Competitive base salary (aligned with experience), ideal salary range of $127 - $190k

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), retirement savings plan with employer contribution, fitness membership discount, PTO & holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development support as well as educational assistance, plus other benefits.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and approve full electrical design packages, including single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, load studies, and system integration details for BESS, Solar PV, and EV charging deployments
• Oversee and guide design of DC Fast Charging (DCFC) sites, including load analysis, transformer and switchgear sizing, distribution layouts, and thermal/ventilation requirements
• Provide senior-level technical guidance to Sales Engineering teams during scoping - supporting equipment selection, system configuration, and feasibility assessments
• Support project execution teams by resolving engineering questions, responding to RFIs, and directing real-time design adjustments during installation and commissioning
• Manage and validate system protection and control studies, ensuring appropriate device coordination and distribution reliability
• Direct integration of DER systems - BESS, Solar PV, and EV charging - into microgrid and multiple DERs
• Oversee electrical system studies, including short circuit, arc flash, load flow, grounding, and harmonics - performing or coordinating analyses as needed
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, IEEE, and utility requirements, and provide technical leadership for interconnection applications and utility coordination
• Develop engineering talent, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining high standards of engineering quality and consistency across all deliverables

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution required; master’s degree in engineering or engineering management preferred
• Professional Engineer, or ability to obtain License within 6 months - 1 year
• 8 - 12+ years of relevant experience in LV/MV power distribution, protective relaying, and distributed energy resource integration
• Experience in power and energy systems
• Leadership experience a plus
• Proficiency with ETAP, AutoCAD, and/or Revit
• Strong communication ability to translate complex engineering topics for non-technical stakeholders and field personnel
• Demonstrated ability to develop and enforce engineering processes, QA standards, and performance metrics
• Experience managing utility-scale interconnection processes and requirements
• Knowledge of EV charging standards, load-management strategies, and demand-response programs helpful
• Strong focus on safety-by-design and system reliability principles
• Experience with HOMER, Energy Toolbase, Helioscope a plus
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical and energy storage standards
• Up to 10 - 15% Travel, mainly regional other than conferences approximately twice a year

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.