Sr. Electrical Engineer - Facilities

Position Title: Electrical Engineer IV

Location: Duluth, MN 55802

Position Status: 12-month contract (possible extensions or conversion)

Pay Rate: $63-70/hr

Top Must Haves

• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience in system design and commissioning.
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation and Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 480V electrical systems and motor controls experience.
• VFDs, medium-voltage switchgear, and power distribution expertise.
• Electrical design oversight and industry standards experience, including managing third-party engineering deliverables.

Overview: Our client is looking for a Sr. Electrical Engineer - Facilities for an onsite position located in Duluth, MN . They are a leading North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Canada. The company operates across four core business areas: liquids pipelines, natural gas transmission and midstream, gas utilities and storage, and renewable power. Enbridge plays a significant role in delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy across North America while investing in renewable energy and lower-carbon technologies to support the evolving energy landscape.

To oversee electrical engineering design activities for facility expansion, maintenance, and capital improvement projects. This position will be responsible for ensuring electrical designs meet company standards, industry regulations, project budgets, and schedules.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with 480V electrical systems, motor controls, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), medium-voltage switchgear, and power distribution systems. This individual will collaborate with third-party engineering firms, project managers, construction teams, and internal stakeholders to successfully execute complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical engineering design activities for facility expansion and maintenance capital projects.
• Manage third-party engineering firms to ensure design deliverables meet project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Develop electrical project scopes, schedules, capital cost estimates, execution plans, and risk assessments.
• Review and approve electrical engineering drawings, technical reports, equipment specifications, and material lists.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable industry codes, regulations, safety requirements, and company standards.
• Provide technical expertise in 480V systems, motor controls, VFDs, medium-voltage switchgear, and electrical power distribution.
• Evaluate vendor proposals, technical bids, equipment specifications, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain teams on equipment selection and procurement.
• Provide technical support to construction teams during installation, commissioning, and project execution.
• Identify and implement engineering improvements based on lessons learned from previous projects.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to ensure project requirements are achieved.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Monitor project progress, costs, schedules, and risks while communicating updates to leadership.
• Support departmental initiatives and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including electrical system design and commissioning.
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation required.
• Strong experience with 480V electrical systems and motor controls.
• Strong experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Strong knowledge of medium-voltage switchgear and electrical power distribution systems.
• Extensive understanding of electrical industry codes, standards, and engineering best practices.
• Experience reviewing electrical engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects while meeting budgets and deadlines.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting industrial facilities, energy infrastructure, or large capital improvement projects.
• Experience overseeing third-party engineering firms and external contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex engineering projects.
• Experience with electrical equipment procurement, vendor evaluations, and technical bid reviews.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Experience providing technical support during construction and commissioning activities.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based environment with occasional travel to project sites.
• Overnight travel may be required depending on project needs.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required during field visits.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Seneca Resources: We are a client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Reston, Virginia, Alabama and Columbia, Maryland that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.