The role - what you'll do
Barr is seeking an electrical engineer to join our team in our Duluth or Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ann Arbor, Michigan, or Salt Lake City, Utah, locations. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering & Design business unit, working with multidisciplinary project teams providing electrical engineering and related technical expertise for industrial processing, power, mining, and fuels facilities. Work will include integrating process, mechanical, and control requirements into comprehensive electrical systems. Tasks will include detailed design to support electrical installations in the power, mining, and hydroelectric sectors. Tasks will also involve design and analysis and include the preparation of plans and specifications, reports, and power and control design from the ground up.
A successful person in this role will have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. They must possess a flexible working style and be willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and client needs. They must be able to work cooperatively in a project team environment that encourages self-initiative and demonstrate effective project organization and management skills.
Your impact – key responsibilities
Technical knowledge: design and analysis will include preparing plans and specifications, writing reports, and developing cost estimations as well as the design of power and controls from the ground up. The work will be related to industrial processing facilities, power plants, mining facilities, and municipal water and wastewater facilities.
Project management: proposal development including defining work scopes, deliverables, schedules, and budgets. Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to team members and clients.
Staff development: support the growth and development of team members.
Collaboration: build and sustain strong relationships with clients and internal teams. Collaborate across disciplines to align technical approaches with client goals while contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture.
About the opportunity
Hybrid: a hybrid work arrangement can be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Duluth or Minneapolis, Minnesota; Ann Arbor, Michigan; or Salt Lake City, Utah, offices.
Travel expectation: up to 10–15 percent domestic fieldwork.
Work environment: ability to work in locations that feature the rough terrain typical of construction sites. Safety training will be provided prior to being given work assignments on these sites. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
About you – required core competencies
Education: bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
Experience: at least 5 years of related experience working in a design capacity on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above.
Licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain within one year.
Software: Microsoft Office.
Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr Engineering, now or in the future.
Helpful additional experience (not required)
10+ years of related experience.
Experience with AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of codes, standards, laws, and regulations applicable to the project assignments described above
Demonstrated project organization and management skills.
Experience with SKM Power Tools or E-Tap software for coordination and arc flash studies.
Client-relationship and business-development skills.
Experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming software.
Experience with start-up and commissioning of industrial projects.
Compensation: Anticipated range of $90,000–$115,000 annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position are also eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Benefits - what we offer
We are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. That's why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesn't stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities to foster professional development at every stage of your career.
Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
Please note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status.
