Electrical Engineer – Mid Level – Substation Physical Design Focus (Hybrid/Remote)

Summary

Barr Engineering Co. is seeking a substation physical design engineer to join their electrical engineering team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design business unit in developing substation physical design deliverables for utility upgrades while ensuring project milestones are met and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Technical knowledge: substation and switching station physical design; substation general arrangement drawings; substation elevation views; bills of material; equipment layout; conduit layout; calculations including grounding analysis and design, cable, conduit, and transformer, sizing, lightning protection, and bus bracing; and specification preparation
• Project management: assist in 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

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• 5 years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain within one year
• Power Systems Analysis experience (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP)
• 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 by Barr, now or in the future
• 10+ years of experience at a consulting engineering or industrial company
• Experience working directly with clients
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• 5 years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain within one year
• Power Systems Analysis experience (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP)
• 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 by Barr, now or in the future

Nice to Haves

• 10+ years of experience at a consulting engineering or industrial company
• Experience working directly with clients
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA)

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• 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
• Annual time and expense allowances
• Mentorship program
• Many internal training opportunities
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff
• Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked)
• Paid family leave
• Ergonomic analysis and equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment allowance
• Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
• Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities