Electrical Project Manager – Duluth, Minnesota

Krech Ojard & Associates Inc (KOA) is an engineering and consulting firm with projects located worldwide. With offices in the US and Canada, our expertise covers Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, and Railroad Design. As a client-first focused team, we are involved in projects from the conceptual level through completion and beyond.

About the role

Our Duluth Team is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to develop a diverse portfolio of electrical engineering projects, focusing on the design, construction, and maintenance of complex electrical systems. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to provide solutions to a diverse clientele, including multinational industry leaders.

• Perform calculations related to the sizing and installation of electrical equipment including: MCC’s, lighting, circuit breakers, motors, transformers, wiring systems, switchgear, and grounding systems
• Utilize the National Electrical Code, IEEE standards, and requirements of insurers in the development of electrical designs at industrial and commercial facilities
• Develop detailed equipment specifications for electrical distribution equipment, MCC’s, Drives, low voltage field devices, instrumentation, lighting, circuit protection, and power monitoring equipment
• Design power distribution and grounding systems up to 15kV
• Develop motor and process control documents including loop and motor elementary drawings
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and deliver presentations on proposed and ongoing projects to internal staff and clients
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and technicians
• Perform QA/QC reviews throughout the design development process
• Work directly with clients to develop project options and alternatives, provide engineering guidance for project planning and development, field investigations, and critical issues

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering with a Professional Engineering License (PE) or eligible for testing within 1 year
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering and design
• Knowledge and application of the principles and practices of CAD development and creation of drawing packages at various stages of design development
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with Krech Ojard staff, individuals from other organizations, and client representatives

Skills

• Experience performing power coordination and arc flash studies and developing single line drawings using SKM
• Experience with power distribution design up to 230kV
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC and HMI programming
• Experience developing design packages, P&IDs, and alternatives from concept to issued for construction using AutoCAD Electrical or Revit software packages
• Demonstrated knowledge of project lifecycle and ability to manage complex engineering and multidiscipline projects in the context of electrical design inputs and information requirements

Benefits

• Annual base salary in the range of $80,000 – $120,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications
• Flexible working schedule to allow for a better work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental and 401(k) match
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• Team Events

All employees are required to participate in our drug and alcohol program that adheres to DOT and FRA regulations.