Lead Electrical Engineer

Middough Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer - Discipline Lead to oversee project cycles from concept to completion. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise, ensuring projects meet client requirements and industry standards. You'll manage a dedicated team, develop specifications, and maintain schedules and budgets, all while fostering a collaborative environment. The company values employee growth and offers a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and a commitment to excellence in engineering solutions. If you are ready to take on challenging projects and lead a talented team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Paid Certifications and Registrations

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible start times

Qualifications

• 15+ years in electrical systems design within consulting.
• Experience managing project teams of 3-4 members.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources and execute project tasks.
• Develop technical specifications and evaluate bids.
• Review project deliverables for compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Project management

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Discipline Lead - Position and Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineer - Discipline Lead (DL), you will be responsible for directing a discipline design team throughout the entire project cycle from initial concept through successful completion. The DL will manage the organization, control, integration, and completion of their discipline's part of a project or the design portion of a design/construction project to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with the scope, budget, schedule, and quality conditions as established by the contract and client requirements. The DL must possess sufficient technical knowledge to recognize technical problems in assigned disciplines and initiate corrective actions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Manage resources for execution.
2. Collect and prepare data, perform detailed calculations, and write technical reports.
3. Develop technical specifications & data sheets, evaluate bids, and recommend designs that meet client requirements for operability, reliability, maintainability, and safety.
4. Serve as a discipline interface to the client and attend significant meetings.
5. Review calculations and vendor drawings.
6. Develop and monitor project discipline schedules, budgets, and staffing forecasts.
7. Review project/discipline deliverables for compliance with standards and specifications.
8. Identify scope changes affecting schedule or budgets.

Education, Experience, and Skills

The successful candidate will possess:

1. 15+ years of electrical systems design experience in a consulting organization.
2. An accredited B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology.
3. A PE license is preferred but not required.
4. Knowledge of single line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, and NEC applications.
5. Experience managing project teams of 3-4 members.
6. Experience with Front End Engineering and Design or Front-End Loading studies.
7. Experience with power distribution, substations, equipment specifications, modeling, and integration into processing plants.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
9. Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

While performing essential functions, the candidate must be able to:

• Remain stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and use repetitive motions.
• Use vision for close and distance focus.
• Work in various environmental conditions, including site visits that may involve exposure to heat, cold, noise, and environmental hazards.
• Travel occasionally to other locations or client sites.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

About Middough

Middough Inc., founded in 1950, is a leading engineering, architecture, and project solutions company serving Fortune 500 clients across various industries. We value our diverse team and offer challenging projects, development opportunities, and a culture of excellence.

What Middough Offers

We support employee growth and development through resources like our Learning Management System and offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Hybrid work model
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Disability, Life, AD&D, Travel insurance
• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Flexible start times
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Certifications and Registrations
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employment

Middough is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not support sponsorship for employment visas such as H-1B.