Electrical Engineer or EIT — Powering Projects for 5+ Years

Nelson-Rudie • Full-time • Minneapolis, MN • $85k - $120k / year • 4d ago

Join A Team Where Your Ideas Shape The Future

At Nelson Rudie, we elevate the built environment - together. We’re a consulting engineering firm known for practical, high-quality solutions and a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and problem-solving. If you’re motivated by purposeful work, strong collaboration, and the opportunity to shape buildings that stand the test of time, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You won’t just produce drawings - you’ll influence project outcomes, mentor others, and bring buildings to life. Your expertise will help shape the performance, comfort, and longevity of the built environment for years to come.

Employee-Owned: Be part of a 100% employee-owned firm with a legacy of excellence since 1976.
Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, ESOP, 401(k), bonus program, and flexible hours.
Inclusive Culture: Fast-paced, energetic, and supportive environment where every voice matters.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules, hybrid work arrangements, and commitment to your well-being.
Impact: Work on diverse projects nationwide, making a real difference in communities.
Opportunities to Grow: Opportunity to deepen your technical expertise and expand your leadership impact.
Projects with Purpose: Your work directly enhances how people experience the spaces where they live, work, and connect.

What You’ll Do

As an experienced engineer or engineer-in-training (EIT), you’ll use your expertise to bring buildings to life. You’ll solve complex challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and see your work progress from early concepts to construction. You’ll design electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarm and low voltage that support high-performance buildings and enhance the way people experience the built environment.

Lead Electrical Engineering & Project Delivery

Serve as the electrical lead to ensure design criteria, budgets, and schedules meet or exceed client expectations.
Prepare plans, specifications, construction documents, bid packages, technical reports, and conduct proactive review of shop drawings and RFIs.
Verify project documentation and close‑out tasks follow company standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement by refining technical standards, best practices, and design processes.

Manage Projects & Client Relationships

Manage multiple concurrent, larger-scope, and often complex projects with a focus on quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, staffing needs, deliverables, and ongoing project status.
Provide clear, practical engineering recommendations to clients and maintain strong relationships through responsive communication and leadership.
Engage in business development - supporting marketing efforts, maintaining regular contact with key clients and contributing to proposals.

Coordinate Across Disciplines

Partner closely with architects, owners, contractors, and internal engineering disciplines to ensure aligned scope, deliverables, and expectations.
Participate in project meetings and represent mechanical engineering requirements with clarity and confidence.
Support construction administration through timely communication and sound engineering judgment.

Mentor & Lead

Mentor junior team members, support knowledge sharing, and help strengthen overall team capability.
Represent the company professionally with clients, industry partners, and key associations.
Step in where needed to support firmwide initiatives and ensure exceptional project delivery.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering (PE, EIT, or EI certification required).
Experienced in the design and analysis of complex electrical systems (e.g., controls, instrumentation, SCADA systems, power distribution systems) with a solid understanding and application of engineering principles, practices, and concepts. Working knowledge of remote telemetry systems and SCADA network communications is a plus.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Revit, AutoCAD and current electrical engineering software (e.g., Visual Lighting, AGI 32, SKM Power*Tools, Lightstanza). Working knowledge of MicroStation, Smartsheet, Unanet CRM by Cosential, and Deltek Ajera software is a plus. Ability to maintain skill levels within the changing technology environment.
Ability to apply national, state and local codes including NFPA (including NFPA 70 (NEC)), ASHRAE and IECC.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Commitment to professional growth (EIT/EI candidates expected to pursue PE licensure).
U.S. citizenship or valid Green Card.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Apply for this opportunity today. At Nelson-Rudie & Associates, we are committed to integrity, collaboration, innovation, and empowering every team member to grow and succeed. If you share our values and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to take the next step.

Discover more about our culture, our people, and the difference you can make by visiting nelsonrudie.com.

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