Electrical Engineer Mid-Level
About Saginaw Power & Automation
Saginaw Power & Automation (SPA) is a growing engineering and systems integration firm headquartered in Saginaw, Minnesota. Since 2014, we have provided electrical engineering, power systems, automation, controls, commissioning, and engineered solutions for industrial clients throughout the United States.
Our team includes Professional Engineers, Engineers-in-Training, project managers, designers, technicians, and support staff working together to deliver practical, field-proven solutions. As an employee-owned company with approximately 40 employees, SPA offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on projects, clients, and company growth while avoiding the bureaucracy often associated with larger engineering firms. We serve clients in the oil & gas, energy, mining, utility, manufacturing, and municipal sectors throughout the United States.
At SPA, engineers do more than produce drawings and calculations. Our team is actively involved from project conception through startup, working directly with clients, vendors, contractors, and field personnel to deliver successful projects. This level of involvement provides broad technical exposure, accelerated professional growth, and the chance to see the real-world results of your work from beginning to end.
Position Overview
Saginaw Power & Automation is seeking a Mid-level Electrical Engineer to support our growing portfolio of industrial engineering, power systems, and automation projects throughout North America.
This position is intended for an experienced engineer who can independently execute engineering projects while also supporting project management activities including client communication, scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of multidisciplinary project teams.
The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of industrial electrical engineering experience and a demonstrated ability to manage project workloads with minimal oversight.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is strongly preferred, as this position is expected to support SPA's continued growth and expanding engineering responsibilities. Candidates with a PE license and experience leading industrial engineering projects are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is expected to serve as both a lead engineer and project leader, taking ownership of technical execution while helping manage project schedules, client communication, and overall project success.
This position provides an opportunity to play a meaningful role in the continued growth and technical leadership of an employee-owned engineering firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as lead engineer on industrial electrical engineering projects.
- Manage technical execution, project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
- Develop electrical design packages for industrial facilities and infrastructure projects.
- Perform engineering calculations, studies, equipment sizing, and system analysis.
- Prepare and review drawings, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
- Review, approve, and seal engineering documents where appropriate and permitted by licensure.
- Conduct field investigations, site assessments, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
- Support procurement, construction, and project execution efforts.
- Mentor junior engineers, EITs, designers, and technicians.
- Assist with proposal development, scope definition, project planning, client relationship management, and identification of new project opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, project execution, and customer satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
- 5-10 years of industrial electrical engineering experience.
- Experience serving as a lead engineer, project engineer, or technical lead on engineering projects.
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, and control systems.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Experience working directly with industrial clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Willingness to travel periodically (typically 20-30%) throughout the United States for client meetings, field verification, commissioning, and project support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing engineering projects including scope, budget, schedule, and client coordination.
- Experience in one or more of the following industries:
- Oil & Gas
- Energy & Utilities
- Mining
- Manufacturing
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Experience with industry-standard engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar tools.
- Experience with industrial automation, PLC systems, and control system design.
- Experience with electrical commissioning, startup, and field troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NESC, IEEE, and related industry standards.
Why Join SPA?
- Opportunity to lead projects and directly influence project success.
- Diverse and challenging industrial projects throughout North America.
- Opportunity to work directly with clients and see projects through from concept to commissioning.
- Exposure to power systems, automation, controls, networking, commissioning, and project management.
- Direct access to company leadership and decision-makers.
- Collaborative team environment with experienced engineers, designers, technicians, and project managers.
- Significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and advancement.
- Flexible and entrepreneurial culture where individual contributions matter.
Compensation & Benefits
SPA offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, including:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and PTO
- 12 paid holidays annually
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Company-paid travel expenses
Location
This position may be based out of our Saginaw, MN headquarters with periodic travel to customer sites throughout the United States.
Join a growing engineering firm where you'll have the opportunity to lead projects, work directly with clients, and help shape the future of industrial engineering and automation solutions across North America.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Professional Engineering License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Duluth, MN 55811 (Required)
Work Location: In person
