Associate Electrical Engineer

Join Resource Renew, the brand of Western Lake Superior Sanitary District as a Full-Time Associate Electrical Engineer. In this role, you'll collaborate with skilled operators and trades professionals committed to safety, operational excellence and environmental stewardship. You will engage in cutting-edge projects that impact our community, driving forward-thinking initiatives that enhance sustainable solutions and safety standards. The dynamic environment of this role fosters continuous learning, allowing you to expand your professional skills while contributing to meaningful advancements in electrical engineering.

WHO WE ARE

Resource Renew, the brand of Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD), is committed to preventing pollution and protecting the environment, including the region's most precious resource - Lake Superior. Founded as a special purpose unit of government created by the Minnesota Legislature in 1971 to address serious environmental pollution problems in the lower St. Louis River Basin, Resource Renew provides wastewater and solid waste services and oversight for a 530 square mile region around Duluth, Minnesota. Our facilities include a main wastewater treatment plant, multiple pump stations, and solid waste collection sites of varied types.

A TYPICAL SKILLSET FOR THE ROLE IS

• Knowledge of recognized and acceptable engineering standards and practices
• Knowledge of various construction methods common to wastewater treatment and underground utility systems
• Ability to use engineering tools, charts, maps, tables, and reports
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and mechanical or electrical drawings, diagrams, and specifications for quality inspections
• Ability to estimate labor and materials for proposed work
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate with team members, engineering firms, and contractors to support planning, design, construction, and optimization of capital projects
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines, adapt to changes and apply new technologies
• Understanding of the operation and maintenance of low and medium voltage electrical systems, instrumentation, and control systems
• Knowledge with electrical distribution, lighting, energy usage, communication, and control systems
• Knowledge of PLCs, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and construction methods used in wastewater treatment and underground ultilies 
• Commitment to working safely and efficiently

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in either mechanical, civil, chemical, or electrical engineering or related field

Licenses and Certifications

• Possess a valid driver's license
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineer (FE) exam within 6 months of hire

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US!

• 12 paid holidays + 4 personal leave days annually
• Front-loaded vacation plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Public Employer Pension Program (PERA)
• Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability plans
• Professional Development; Tuition Reimbursement, opportunities to attend conferences, training courses, and more!
• Employee Wellness Programs; Fitness Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health and Safety Education, Wellness Committee, Environmental Stewardship and more!

SELECTION PROCESS & TESTING INFORMATION

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications. Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be given an examination, which may consist of a written exam, a presentation, a hands-on test or an oral exam. Final selection will include a panel interview. Passing the examinations and interviews will require a score of 70% or higher.

Alternative Exam Process: For individuals who request reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources at (218) 740-4818.

Work Eligibility: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Resource Renew requires verification of identity and work eligibility.

Veterans: Resource Renew is an equal opportunity employer and values the contributions of veterans. For applicants claiming veterans' preference, may voluntarily choose to provide proof of service, such as a DD214 during the selection process.

Non-discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

You are not legally required to provide any of the private data listed above. Resource Renew employees from the Human Resources Department and other departments involved in the selection process may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. Others who may legally access the above data are individuals or agencies to whom we are required to release the data by law, rule or court order.

This posting applies only to external applicants.