Electrical Senior Project Engineer

Locations: Fargo, ND; Maple Grove, MN; Lehi, UT; Billings, MT

If you enjoy solving complex electrical engineering challenges that don’t come with easy answers, you’ll feel at home at AE2S.

We’re growing and seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Senior Project Engineer to lead electrical design and project delivery for water and wastewater infrastructure projects across multiple locations. This is a high-impact, senior-level role for an engineer who thrives in power systems, instrumentation & controls (I&C), and SCADA while leading multidisciplinary teams. You'll work on water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment and collections systems, electrical power systems (low & medium voltage: <1000V and >1000V), and Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and SCADA systems.

You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering infrastructure that directly supports communities—bringing projects from planning through construction with a focus on quality, reliability, and long-term performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design and project delivery for complex infrastructure projects
• Serve as the technical lead across power distribution, lighting, I&C, and SCADA systems
• Manage projects from planning through construction (scope, schedule, budget, quality)
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development efforts
• Provide QA/QC oversight on electrical designs, drawings, and specifications
• Mentor and guide electrical engineers and technical staff
• Collaborate across disciplines and with subconsultants to deliver integrated solutions
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve electrical system performance

Why AE2S

Build Your Future.  Protect What Matters.
AE2S is a 100%Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges. In the role, you will have the opportunity to make a national impact while helping communities create safe, sustainable, and resilient water systems.

Compensation and Total Reward
At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through:

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Employee ownership through the ESOP
• Matching 401(k) contributions

Industry-Leading Family Benefits
AE2S believes financial security extends beyond salary alone.  Our comprehensive benefits program includes:

• 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance 
• 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
• Paid parental leave

Basic

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of electrical system design experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles, compliance practices, regulations, and standards.
• Adept in providing guidance and strategic leadership to mid-level, senior-level, and project members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles, standards, and regulations related to electrical distribution, lighting, and special systems, and instrumentation and control systems (instruments, fiber optics, computers, radios, Ethernet networks and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)).
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred

• 5+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in water and/or wastewater treatment
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.
• Medium voltage experience
• Project management experience
• Scope and fee development specific to electrical design

Physical

• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability Employer