Power Systems Engineering Manager

RESA Power; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RESA Power in Blaine, MN seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the location's engineering team, drive profitability, and implement best practices in power distribution projects. You will mentor engineers, deliver arc-flash and protection studies, and provide technical leadership across installation, startup, maintenance and repair activities.

The role requires a PE license and 10+ years of experience in power engineering, with strong leadership, safety, and customer-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience; PE license required.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience in power engineering.
• Proven leadership skills with focus on profitability and efficiency.
• Knowledge of standards like NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA; strong safety adherence.
• Ability to interpret specs and design technical solutions for customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the location's engineering department.
• Develop and maintain engineering services (arc flash, coordination studies, protection files, LOTO).
• Provide engineering cost estimates and bid proposals per RESA practices.
• Hire, train, and coach engineers; conduct performance reviews and develop staff.
• Perform power system studies and design improvements for facilities' distribution systems.

Skills

Leadership

Power systems analysis

Arc flash analysis

Project management

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Power system software

MS Office

Job description

Under the direction of local operations leadership, the Engineering Manager is focused on running engineering efforts for the assigned service location. Focus on profitability, efficiency and identify engineering opportunities, implementing strategies for growth and best business practices within assigned location. Manager will mentor engineering team, provide applied electrical engineering, and technical expertise for customers in the areas of power systems studies, power quality analysis, installation, startup, maintenance, and repair.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operations of location’s engineering department.
  • Develop, grow, and maintain engineering services for assigned location including but not limited to arc flash studies, coordination studies, protection files, LOTO procedures, etc.
  • Build Customer relationships and provide competitive quotes for engineering services (meet on site, via phone, email, etc. and identify their needs).
  • Provide Engineering cost estimates and bid proposals as per location and RESA practices.
• Responsible for hiring and training for direct reports. Conduct interviews, complete job reviews, set and review professional development goals for direct reports. Mentor and coach team of engineers; Audit performance quality and build training plans for direct reports. Ensure staff is motivated and productive.
• Make recommendations for promotions, transfers, hiring, or exiting staff members as business need dictates.
• Perform and coach team to perform power system engineering assessments of electric power systems in the areas of proficiency of protection, short-circuit calculation, arc-flash hazard analysis, design improvements of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Provided Technical expertise to internal/external customers as business need dictates.
• Able to write and stamp power studies and/or verify and stamp other Engineer power studies.
• Assess results and prepare written report of findings, proposals, and improvement solutions.
• Perform electrical design improvements primarily to support upgrades of facilities’ electrical distribution system in conjunction with needs determined in the assessment stage.
• Utilize Engineering skills and applicable codes and standards to implement electrical systems that are safe, dependable, and cost-effective.
• Provide technical support and quality control for assigned projects from self-and/or Engineering Team member.
• Work effectively with customers, peers and management to resolve customer issues.
• Proficient in reading and accurately interpreting power system wiring diagrams including DC elementary drawings.
• Able to develop one-line diagrams and develop new drawings for new work, upgrades and/or demo drawings utilizing AutoCAD.
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures. All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory laws.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or experience equivalency and a minimum of 10 years related experience. PE Required.
• Previous professional experience in power engineering studies and design experience in industrial projects is preferred.
• Proven Leadership skills. Focus on accuracy, customer service, profitability (job costing) and efficiencies.
• Knowledge of various industry standards such as: NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA. Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Interpret specs to our customer requests to design technical solutions.
• Short-Circuit, LV/MV Coordination, Arc Flash Experience with electric power systems, short-circuit, protective coordination, load flow, arc flash hazard analysis.
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office as well as efficient use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research; Knowledge of a power system analysis software.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers. Effective communication (written and oral) and proven written and oral skills of technical topics.
• Able to collaborate with various people throughout the organization and outside the organization-Customer Focused.
• Dependable and responsible with good judgment, problem solving and organizational skills. Able to meet deadlines.
• For positions that utilize a company vehicle, will be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Who we are!

RESA Power is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long-term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade!

Our Mission

Ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across our customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle.

Our Vision

To be the premier, first-choice, trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry.

Core Cultural Competencies

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We don’t cut corners.
• You perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly all day, every day.
• You conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.
• You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• You are on time and preplan time off.

We are customer driven

• Our number one concern is our customer and our long-term relationships with them prove our dedication.
• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and in a customer focused manner.
• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and follow instructions from management.

We focus on growth

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
• You understand and apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications, continuing ed, OTJ experience, etc.).

We solve problems

• Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
• You perform work assignments independently.
• Propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.
• We are efficient, reliable and no nonsense. We work hard, but we also play hard.
• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).

We build strong relationships

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company, but the connectedness of a family. We collaborate with each other and our customers.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

Additional Information

Travel:up to 20%

Location: Blaine, MN

Physical Demands:Lifting a minimum of 50lbs on a daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions. Also responsible for completing computer work.

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities