Senior Design Engineer

We are Proud to be SJE!

At SJE, we are more than a company - we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to support our Primex brand. This role will work out of our Plymouth, MN location.

Our Primex brand is a leading provider of control solutions for the municipal and wastewater industries, offering pump control panels, full-featured web-hosted SCADA solutions, and highly complex system integration projects. Check us out at Primexcontrols.com or SJEinc.com!

The job:

As our Senior Design Engineer, you will design custom electrical control panels and systems for water and wastewater applications and help guide projects from initial design through manufacturing and delivery. You will review project plans, specifications, proposals, and scopes of work to develop solutions that meet customer and project requirements.

Using AutoCAD Electrical, you will create schematics and control panel drawings, select appropriate components, and prepare engineering documentation including Bills of Material, equipment submittals, sequences of operation, production documentation, and O&M manuals. You will work closely with Project Management, Sales, consulting engineers, manufacturing, programming, and Supply Chain to resolve technical questions, support approvals, and keep projects aligned with schedule and budget.

You will also help ensure designs meet applicable UL, NEC, and NFPA requirements, contribute to engineering standards and process improvements, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced Design Engineers.

The skills, education, and experience you need:

To succeed in this role, you must have experience with:

• Designing custom electrical control panels and systems for water/wastewater and industrial applications.
• Reviewing and interpreting technical project plans, specifications, proposals, scopes of work, and other engineering documentation.
• Developing electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and system designs using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Applying UL 508A/698A, NEC, and NFPA requirements to industrial control panel design.
• Selecting and specifying industrial electrical, automation, and control system components.
• Developing engineering documentation, including Bills of Material, equipment submittals, sequences of operation, technical specifications, production documentation, and O&M manuals.
• Coordinating technical requirements and resolving design questions with Project Managers, Sales, consulting engineers, manufacturing, programming, Supply Chain, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting control system projects through design, engineering approvals, manufacturing, programming, start-up, and final delivery.
• Managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Monitoring project schedules and budgets and identifying potential issues or necessary corrective actions.
• Communicating technical information clearly and professionally while working as part of a cross-functional team.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.

To be successful in this role, you should have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, along with 7-10 years of progressive experience in electrical controls, industrial automation, or control panel and system design.

Answering your questions:

When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time.

• What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• What is the starting wage? The starting salary for this position is between $107,000 and $124,000 annually and may be negotiable based upon experience.
• What benefits do you offer? We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options. Check out our full benefits package!
• What is my commute? Plug this address into Google Maps: 13005 16th Avenue North, Suite 100, Plymouth, MN 55441.

We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.

Why Work With Us

At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you're not just working-you're building a legacy!

Learn more and apply on-line at www.sjeinc.com. SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.