Senior Electrical Engineer RigUp Duluth, MN Job Details Full-time $81.15 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Cost management Project engineering Distribution switchgear Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Bachelor of Science Electrical system design Electrical switchgear Schedule management 480V electrical equipment handling Design engineering Motor control equipment Commissioning phase involvement Regulatory compliance analysis Electrical Engineering Legal compliance Professional Engineer Field commissioning Managing large-scale electrical projects Electrical systems commissioning Stakeholder management Full Job Description The Client is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to oversee the electrical engineering and design for capital expansion and maintenance projects across major facilities. In this role, you will manage third-party engineering contractors to ensure design deliverables comply with regulatory requirements, industry codes, and corporate standards while adhering to established cost and schedule baselines. Serving as a key technical authority, you will cross-functionally collaborate with Project Execution, Operations, and Shared Services to drive project integration and provide expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Core Responsibilities Oversee third-party engineering firms in the development and execution of electrical engineering deliverables, including engineering drawings, technical reports, and material requisitions. Support the definition of project scopes, execution planning, capital cost estimates, risk assessments, and schedules during early-stage project development. Review and approve electrical design packages to ensure strict compliance with regulatory standards, industry codes, and corporate specifications. Perform technical bid evaluations for vendor equipment, analyze commercial proposals alongside Supply Chain, and recommend procurement selections based on technical merit, price, and delivery schedule. Provide specialized technical support to construction and commissioning teams in the field during project execution phases. Direct project scope development to align with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements. Offer technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff and peer team members. Analyze historical project performance and integrate key lessons learned into future design standards and procedures. Manage cross-functional stakeholder coordination across Project Management, Operations, and external engineering partners to report on progress, cost, risk, and schedule. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. Professional Engineer (PE) designation. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering design, facility execution, and commissioning. Strong expertise in 480V systems, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), medium-voltage switchgear, and power distribution systems. Deep knowledge of applicable power industry standards, codes, and regulatory frameworks. Preferred Qualifications Proven ability to drive engineering innovation and manage technical change within complex project structures. Demonstrated experience independently managing multiple concurrent capital projects and effectively prioritizing execution tasks. Superior technical problem-solving capabilities with a comprehensive understanding of facility operations and interdisciplinary dependencies. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate technical risk and financial impact to executive stakeholders and non-technical teams.

Employment Details Work Environment:

Professional Office Environment with occasional field site visits requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Travel Requirements:

Occasional overnight business travel to facility locations as needed for field engineering and construction support. #MS1

Pay:

$81.15 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person