Lead Electrical Power Engineer

Foth Careers; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading science and engineering consulting firm as a Lead Electrical Power Engineer, where your expertise will drive innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. This position offers the chance to engage in challenging projects that require technical engineering design support for industrial electrical systems. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team, you will contribute significantly to our clients' success. Enjoy the flexibility of working from various locations, including Green Bay or remotely, while being part of a values-driven organization that prioritizes member satisfaction and continuous development. Your journey to making a difference starts here!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

On-the-Spot Bonuses

Quarterly and Annual Bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical systems engineering design and analysis.
• Professional Engineer license required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in field investigations and provide technical design support.
• Lead design work and manage project documentation and schedules.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Analysis

Industrial Electrical Systems Design

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM Power Tools

Easypower

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Electrical Power Engineer who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients’ success. This position could work out of the Green Bay, Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis, Minnesota location, or a US-Based Remote work from home office location.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engage directly in an industrial/manufacturing environment gathering field data and conducting field investigations, when required, for project work
• Provide technical engineering design support for industrial projects electrical systems including medium (15 kV) & low voltage (600 VAC) power distribution
• Complete power systems analysis (short circuit, load flow, overcurrent coordination, arc flash analysis, power factor, ground system, harmonics, panel SCCR)
• Design machine and process power distribution systems, facilities electrical and grounding systems and oversee installation
• Lead the development of all project related documentation, schedules, and cost estimates
• Perform QA/QC of design packages and stamp
• Lead design work, delegate appropriate efforts, and hold team members accountable
• Work as part of a collaborative project team integrated with partner contractors and client
• Lead design reviews with the client and internal teams
• Develop and write proposals which will include concepts, scope of work, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated cost
• Ability to travel for work up to 25% annually

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering – Power System option or equivalent technical experience
• 10+ years of industrial electrical systems engineering design & analysis experience
• 5+ years of experience with medium voltage (up to 15 kV) & low voltage (up to 600 VAC) power distribution systems including utility services, campus distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, panel boards, grounding systems (including ungrounded/high resistance), capacitor banks, CT metering, etc.
• Professional Engineer license

Required previous experience with the following:

• Electrical power analysis (utilizing SKM power tools for Windows, Easypower, etc.) to evaluate short circuit current, protective device coordination, arc flash & energy reduction designs, load studies, power factor correction and harmonics
• National Electrical Code and related codes & standards (NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, 79 and IEEE color books)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of industry-relevant experience
• Hazardous area classification and power implications

Preferred previous experience with the following:

• Facilities electrical systems including HVAC, lighting, power, communications, security, fire, supervisory systems, emergency power generators and standby systems, etc.
• Project management
• Lightning suppression
• AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
• Motor controls – low & medium voltage, full voltage, soft start, VFDs, motor control centers and power distribution panels and buses

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 a year. The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

Why Foth:

• Established Reputation: With over 86 years of experience, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
• Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.
• Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers

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