Senior Electrical Engineer

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance. At Anderson Engineering, we combine technical excellence with a culture built on respect, flexibility, and meaningful work. With generous benefits, supportive leadership, and a collaborative atmosphere, our team is empowered to succeed—both professionally and personally.

We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and contribute to a variety of high-impact projects. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Department Head, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality technical documents and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction by clearly communicating expectations internally and externally. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, support business development efforts, and model a proactive, team-focused approach to project delivery. A large portion of the work we do at Anderson Engineering involves a diverse portfolio of project types to meet the needs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Knowing that our work plays a vital role in impacting Veterans’ and their families’ lives and wellbeing on a daily basis offers a great sense of personal reward and satisfaction. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) this is the cornerstone of our work, and our team is deeply connected to continuing this mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of power distribution systems (low and medium voltage) for a variety of facility types, including medical, utility, industrial, and commercial.
• Perform electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, harmonics, and coordination.
• Prepare detailed engineering documents, equipment specifications, and data sheets aligned with project scope and electrical engineering principles.
• Oversee sizing and selection of electrical equipment.
• Provide construction observation, inspection, and field support during startup and commissioning.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and interface with suppliers, clients, and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Understand and integrate architectural, mechanical, civil, and structural considerations into electrical design.
• Manage projects as assigned, including directing team members and subcontractors.
• Support business development through proposal writing and client engagement.
• Approve final electrical selections and drawing submittals.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to cross-functional technical support.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 8–10 years in electrical engineering, with demonstrated expertise in electrical power system design.
• Strong background in designing systems across utility and infrastructure projects.
• Extensive Revit experience for building and site electrical systems.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant codes: NEC, NFPA, IBC, Life Safety Code, etc.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Effective team leader who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working directly with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in Minnesota required; licensure in additional states is a plus.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 30% for site visits and client meetings.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable for rental or company vehicles.
• Must meet all requirements to travel commercially without restrictions.

Anderson Engineering offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Generous paid time offand sick leave
• Flexible work schedules and opportunities for remote work
• Supportive team culture focused on work-life balance and professional growth

Located in Plymouth, MN Anderson Engineering is a small but rapidly growing engineering, architecture and design firm with big firm resources. Our clientele range from single family homeowners and developers to the United States Government, providing us an extensive background and depth to be able to address all varieties of projects. Our small firm environment and culture offers an opportunity to work on all aspects of projects as we challenge you to reach your full technical/problem-solving potential, advance your knowledge and advance your career! If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic, people-first company with exciting projects and a strong team, we’d love to hear from you!