Electrical Engineering Supervisor - Power Systems

Excel Engineering Inc; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Supervisor - Power Systems to lead a team of engineers, mentor talent, and drive technical excellence across demanding power projects for clients.

You will manage staffing, budgets, schedules, and client relationships, while developing standards, supporting proposals, and pursuing growth opportunities. Requirements include 5–9 years’ engineering experience, EIT, PE within one year, and up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• EIT certification required.
• PE license required within one year.
• ABET-accredited engineering program with GPA 3.0.
• 5–9 years of engineering experience; supervisory experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers with coaching and career planning.
• Build a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Client relationships

Budgeting

Resource planning

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

GPA 3.0

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Description

At Excel Engineering, we are the power behind our clients' processes.

We are a full-service engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical engineering, industrial automation, and power systems. For over 30 years, we've partnered with leading companies across industries to deliver solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and performance.

Our work spans sectors including life sciences, consumer goods, chemical, oil & gas, and utilities, giving our team the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects.

What sets us apart is our approach. We build long-term partnerships by understanding our clients' operations and acting as an extension of their team. If you're passionate about leading people, driving technical excellence, and making a meaningful impact, Excel Engineering offers an opportunity to do just that.

Role Overview

As an Electrical Engineering Supervisor - Power Systems, you'll lead a team of talented engineers while supporting strategic, technical, and project execution initiatives. This role combines people leadership with engineering expertise, requiring someone who can mentor team members, ensure project success, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the department.

You’ll help shape the future of the team by focusing on five key areas: leadership, project execution, technical excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic alignment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing engineers through coaching, feedback, and career development planning
• Building a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement
• Supporting recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance management activities
• Overseeing projects from proposal development through successful completion
• Managing project staffing, workload balancing, budgets, and resource utilization
• Identifying project risks and ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards
• Providing technical guidance and serving as a resource for complex engineering challenges
• Establishing and maintaining engineering standards, procedures, and best practices
• Supporting business development efforts through client engagement, proposal development, and opportunity identification
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality project delivery
• Participating in department planning, leadership initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
• Supporting company goals through strategic planning, financial awareness, and operational excellence

Requirements

Experience

• 5-9 years of relevant engineering experience
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or people leadership experience
• Experience leading engineering projects, client relationships, and technical teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and schedule commitments

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or recognized equivalent
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required within one year
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to coach and develop engineering professionals
• Strong understanding of project management principles, budgeting, and resource planning
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Technical Skills That Will Set You Apart

• Experience with ETAP, and/or SKM Power Tools
• Power system studies and analysis
• Project financial management
• Resource planning and team leadership
• Development of engineering standards, procedures, and quality systems
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

We Offer...

• Growth & Development: Leadership development, continuing education, and technical training opportunities.
• Career Advancement Support: Assistance in obtaining professional licensure and certifications.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Wellness Focus: Access to programs designed to support your overall wellbeing.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and a flexible work environment.
• Flexibility & Trust: A culture built around accountability, collaboration, and mutual respect.
• Share the Talent, Share the Rewards: We value great people recommending great people, which is why our employee referral program is designed to reward you continuously.

We offer a competitive salary and great benefits.At Excel Engineering, we're proud of our positive, high-performing culture where teamwork, continuous improvement, and a service-oriented mindset help us do our best work every day. If you enjoy a fast-paced and rewarding environment, you'll love being part of our team.

Excel Engineering, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

We value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our work, our teams, and the solutions we deliver to clients. We encourage candidates from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in engineering to apply. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team at [e-mail].