Lead Electrical Power Engineer

The Foth Companies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Disability and retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Lead Electrical Power Engineer to support various projects across several offices or as a US-Based Remote employee. The role requires extensive experience in electrical systems design and power analysis. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience, including a Professional Engineer license. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial electrical systems engineering design & analysis experience.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience with medium voltage (up to 15 kV) & low voltage (up to 600 VAC) systems.

Responsibilities

• Engage in field data gathering and investigations.
• Provide technical engineering design support for electrical systems.
• Complete power systems analysis including arc flash and load flow.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Power systems analysis

Project management

Collaboration in teams

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM power tools

AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Foth is a 100% member‑owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin with over 85 years of experience. We are seeking a Lead Electrical Power Engineer to support projects at our Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis offices or as a US‑Based Remote employee.

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 Systems or equivalent technical experience
• 10+ years of industrial electrical systems engineering design & analysis experience
• 5+ years 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

• Electrical power analysis (using 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
• Knowledge of 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

• 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

Compensation and Benefits

The base compensation listed for this position reflects a general range and will vary based on factors such as experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible for bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program and are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off and other voluntary benefits. For specific compensation or benefits questions please contact the recruiting team.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco‑free.