Senior Electrical Designer & Project Leader (PE)

Emanuelson-Podas; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuelson-Podas seeks a Senior Electrical Designer/Engineer to lead design and delivery of electrical systems for building projects in Minneapolis. You will guide teams, ensure codes and standards are met, and coordinate with owners, architects, and other disciplines.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, QA reviews, and mentoring junior staff, with a focus on load calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents, while maintaining client relationships and meeting project

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the US
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Currently residing in Minneapolis, MN area
• 8+ years of relevant electrical design or project management experience
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Develop comprehensive, code-compliant electrical system designs including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and control systems.
• Perform load calculations, short circuit and voltage drop analysis, and energy code compliance reviews.
• Oversee the creation of detailed electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Conduct facility assessments, feasibility studies, and site verifications.
• Provide technical direction, review, and quality assurance for design documents prepared by others.
• Apply and enforce EP design and drafting standards to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Skills

Project leadership

Electrical design

Client coordination

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

PE license

Job description

Emanuelson-Podas seeks a Senior Electrical Designer/Engineer to lead design and delivery of electrical systems for building projects in Minneapolis. You will guide teams, ensure codes and standards are met, and coordinate with owners, architects, and other disciplines.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, QA reviews, and mentoring junior staff, with a focus on load calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents, while maintaining client relationships and meeting project