Senior 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

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.