Sr. Electrical Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

Sr. Electrical Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring an Senior Electrical Engineer. Engineer the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. At VAA, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles. 

The Electrical team specializes in the design of electrical power distribution and lighting systems for commercial buildings, industrial and agribusiness facilities.

Commercial projects include greenfield and tenant improvement/refurbishment of building power, energy efficient lighting and controls and emergency or standby power systems.

Industrial/agribusiness projects range from grain storage, milling and seed oil extraction, power generation and manufacturing facilities. System designs include medium and low voltage power, lighting, raceway and hazardous area classifications.

Your role:

• Propel the success of the company through your technical expertise and professional conduct.

• Contribute to the leadership of people, projects, and technical quality.

• Deliver high-quality engineering services rooted in a depth of knowledge of engineering fundamentals, design codes and industry standards, together with your problem-solving ability, analytical skills, engineering judgment, and personal diligence.

• Propel team success by setting the standard for technical excellence and efficiency, setting direction for the production team, and mentoring and training engineers and technical staff.

• Maintain discipline-specific project scope, schedules and budgets for individual projects and coordinate with disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.

• Identify and reliably assess design options in the preliminary phase to inform sound decision-making by the project team and/or client. Communicate concepts effectively.

• Manage client relationships and serve as primary technical client contact on projects.

• Perform technical reviews of design deliverables for quality and for coordination with all disciplines.

• Perform site visits/observations. (Potential 10% travel to construction job sites).

• Prepare, review, and execute proposals.

• Participate in marketing efforts to develop and sustain targeted clients in key market sectors.

Your resume must include:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 8+ years of experience.

Starting Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, paid leave, and more!

Get to Know VAA

VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.

Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally: https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video

Why VAA?

• It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition
• Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
• An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025).

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VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer