Power Systems Engineering Manager

RESA Power, LLC; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RESA Power is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the location's engineering team, drive profitability, efficiency, and technical excellence for our clients across power distribution projects.

You will mentor engineers, supervise studies (arc flash, short-circuit, protection coordination), develop drawings in AutoCAD, oversee bids and quotes, and ensure compliance with NEC/NETA/OSHA. Travel up to 20% to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience; PE license required.
• Minimum 10 years of related power engineering experience; PE license required.
• Experience in power engineering studies and industrial project design.
• Leadership skills with focus on accuracy, profitability, and efficiency.
• Knowledge of NETA, NEC, OSHA, NFPA; adhere to electrical safety procedures.
• Ability to interpret specs and design technical solutions for customers.
• Short-circuit, LV/MV coordination, arc flash analysis experience.
• Strong computer skills: Windows, MS Office, internet research; knowledge of power system analysis software.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral) with customers and peers.
• Collaborative, customer-focused, able to work across organization.
• Dependable with good judgment and ability to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license for vehicle-using roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of location’s engineering department.
• Develop and maintain engineering services for the location, including arc flash and coordination studies.
• Build customer relationships and provide competitive quotes for engineering services.
• Provide engineering cost estimates and bid proposals per location and RESA practices.
• Hire, train, interview, review performance and develop goals for direct reports.
• Mentor and coach engineers; ensure staff motivation and productivity.
• Recommend promotions, transfers, hires, or exits as needed.
• Perform power system engineering assessments including short-circuit, arc flash analysis.
• Provide technical expertise to internal and external customers.
• Write and stamp power studies or verify other engineers' studies.
• Assess results and prepare written reports with proposals.
• Improve electrical distribution system designs to support upgrades.
• Apply applicable codes and standards to implement safe, dependable, cost-effective systems.
• Provide technical support and quality control for projects.
• Collaborate with customers, peers, and management to resolve issues.
• Read and interpret power system diagrams; develop one-line diagrams.
• Develop new drawings for new work, upgrades, and demos using AutoCAD.
• Work safely in compliance with electrical safety procedures and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Power engineering

Arc flash analysis

Short-circuit analysis

Protection coordination

LV/MV coordination

Customer focus

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or experience equivalency

Tools

AutoCAD

Power system analysis software

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Position Summary

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 do it right

• 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.
• You produce a quality product.

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.
• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.

We get it done

• 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.