• Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Title: Electrical Engineer

    Job Description

    Join our dynamic team as an Electrical Engineer, where you will bring your expertise to multidisciplinary projects in industrial processing, power, mining, and fuel facilities. Initially, you will focus on projects in the oil and gas sector, offering your skills in detailed design and technical leadership.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide electrical engineering and technical expertise for industrial processing and power sectors.

    + Support electrical installations in power, mining, and hydro sectors with detailed designs.

    + Develop cost estimates, wiring, schematic diagrams, and bills of materials.

    + Contribute to proposal development by defining work scopes, deliverables, schedules, and budgets.

    + Prepare plans, specifications, reports, and power and control designs.

    + Manage projects and provide technical leadership while coaching and mentoring junior staff.

    + Undertake short-term assignments, including out-of-town travel.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably focused on power or control systems.

    + 5+ years of relevant experience for mid-level positions (EIT required); 10+ years for lead-level positions (PE preferred).

    + Experience with medium and high voltage systems.

    + Proficiency in AutoCAD 3D and industrial manufacturing processes such as power plants, petroleum refining, mining, or chemical production.

    + Knowledge of PLC and HMI programming, commissioning, and electrical installations in hazardous environments.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with SKM Power Tools or E-Tap software for coordination and arc flash studies.

    + Familiarity with Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming software.

    + Experience with start-up and commissioning of industrial projects.

    + Knowledge of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).

    Work Environment

    The role offers flexibility with two days in the office per week, with more days preferred initially. You can choose to work from our Duluth or Minneapolis office. There are no core hours; you need to complete your tasks and maintain communication with the team. Some local site travel is required, with potential for further travel if you choose to support out-of-state projects. Enjoy a supportive work culture with opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects and a comprehensive benefits package, including ESOP and comp time.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

     

    BARR offers 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

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.