Sr. Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)
Vaa, Llc
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Job summary
VAA is a growing engineering firm seeking an Electrical Engineer to design electrical power distribution, grounding, raceway and lighting systems for commercial buildings and facilities. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality engineering services rooted in fundamentals, codes, and teamwork.
The candidate should have a PE license with 8+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, and the ability to contribute to projects with leadership and mentorship.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 8+ years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Propel the success of the company through your technical expertise and professional conduct.
- Lead people (direct and indirect reports) and execute safe and constructable technical design scopes.
- Maintain discipline-specific project scope, schedules and budgets for individual projects and coordinate with disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
- Identify and reliably assess design options in the preliminary phase to inform sound decision-making by the project team and/or client.
- Communicate concepts effectively and manage client relationships as primary technical contact on projects.
- Perform site visits/observations and prepare, review, and execute proposals.
Education
Job description
A culture of COMMUNITY.
At VAA, we build value through relationships. Relationships with some of the country’s leading organizations and brands – and genuine, mutually supportive relationships within our teams. Join one of the industry’s leading firms, where you’ll be respected for the work you do and the diverse perspective you bring to the team.
VAA is growing! Growing our teams, our work, the diversity and careers of our people. Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you – both professionally and personally.
Supportive Culture
From your first day, you’ll be set up for success. We offer new-hire peer guidance, mentoring programs and wellness resources to support physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing.
Exceptional Benefits
Get peace of mind from comprehensive and flexible insurance coverage, industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program… even pet insurance.
At our multidisciplinary and diversified firm, you’ll have opportunities to work on a wide range of challenging projects designed to ensure efficiency and safety across essential supply chains.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to collective growth. As an equal opportunity employer, VAA is committed to fostering an inclusive culture.
Life / Work Balance
A good career choice can enhance your quality of life – both professionally and personally. VAA offers flexible work options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition.
Professional Development
Where can you go from here? Your manager will work with you to map out your path, where you can take advantage of online learning, tuition reimbursement and support to advance your career.
Every Voice Matters
We invite you to be part of the solution. On a regular basis, VAA seeks out employee feedback and applies those insights to our continual improvement efforts.
Community & Global Initiatives
Package meals… raise a hammer… walk for animals… race canoes… dunk the CEO. From volunteer events to our annual community fundraising drive, to charitable PTO, we stand behind paying it forward.
VAA helps employees reach both their professional and personal goals. The opportunity for a hybrid work week is a huge benefit to employees and their quality of life.
I really appreciate the overall company culture. I am respected for what I bring to the table and my opinions are valued.
Every day, there’s a new project, new learning experience, and new challenges. There’s an incredible support system from my mentors and senior engineers.
VAA helps employees reach both their professional and personal goals. The opportunity for a hybrid work week is a huge benefit to employees and their quality of life.
I really appreciate the overall company culture. I am respected for what I bring to the table and my opinions are valued.
Department: Electrical Full Time - Hybrid Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States - 55441
Description
Sr. Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)
Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring an Electrical Engineer. Engineer the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. At VAA, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles.
Our Electrical team is focused on the design of electrical power distribution, grounding, raceway and lighting systems for commercial buildings and industrial/manufacturing facilities.
Commercial project work scopes include tenant improvement/refurbishment of building lighting and power apparatus, communicating electric service requirements with the Utility company, developing one-line or riser diagrams, design and specification of lighting and lighting controls, including emergency systems, and coordinating electrical design to support building environmental and plumbing systems.
Analysis of building electrical systems will include demand and load flow studies, short circuit analysis, arc flash risk assessment, and power factor correction.
Your role:
Propel the success of the company through your technical expertise and professional conduct.
Contribute to the success of projects by leading people (direct and indirect reports) and executing safe and constructable technical design scopes.
Deliver high-quality engineering services rooted in a depth of knowledge of engineering fundamentals, design codes and industry standards, together with your problem-solving ability, analytical skills, engineering judgment, and personal diligence.
Propel team success by setting the standard for technical excellence and efficiency, setting direction for the production team, and mentoring and training engineers and technical staff.
Maintain discipline-specific project scope, schedules and budgets for individual projects and coordinate with disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
Identify and reliably assess design options in the preliminary phase to inform sound decision-making by the project team and/or client. Communicate concepts effectively.
Manage client relationships and serve as primary technical client contact on projects.
Perform technical reviews of design deliverables for quality and for coordination with all disciplines.
Perform site visits/observations. (Potential 10% travel to construction job sites).
Prepare, review, and execute proposals.
Participate in marketing efforts to develop and sustain targeted clients in key market sectors.
Your resume must include:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 8+ years of experience.
Starting Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, paid leave, and more!
Get to Know VAA
VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.
Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally: https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video
Why VAA?
- It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
- Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition
- Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
- An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025).
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