Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer at SEH

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Imagine being an employee‑owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEH.

SEH is currently searching for an Electrical Designer to join our talented Mechanical/Electrical team!

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
• What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one‑on‑one conversations ranging from ‘How are you?’ to ‘What do you think would help the company?’ SEH, that's who. – Civil Engineering Technician
• Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying! – Sr Financial Analyst
• It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning! – Civil Engineer
• This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit. – Sr Mechanical Engineer

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee‑owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This opportunity is open to candidates residing in the following areas:
St. Paul, MN;
Minnetonka, MN;
Rochester, MN;
Mankato, MN;
Madison, WI;
Milwaukee, WI;
Chippewa Falls, WI;
Charlottesville, VA;
Des Moines, IA;
Sioux City, SD;
Duluth, MN;
St. Cloud, MN; or you can work Remote – Wisconsin or Remote – Minnesota.

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Electrical Designer to lead complex projects in outdoor lighting and electrical design for government agencies and public infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high‑impact projects that shape communities, including roadways, parks, and event venues. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with leadership ability to deliver innovative, efficient, and compliant solutions.
• Develop electrical design solutions for the following types of outdoor lighting and electrical projects: local roadways, city streets, bridges, highways, and interchanges; parks, trails, and public spaces; amphitheaters, sound stages, and event venues; color‑changing LED lighting systems.
• Develop lighting layouts based on photometric analysis that meet recommended practices, DOT, municipal, or local agency standards.
• Evaluate and compare outdoor lighting equipment for quality.
• Produce and manage the production of construction documents, including detailed drawings and specifications for lighting, power distribution and lighting control systems.
• Perform all technical design calculations typically expected of an electrical engineer, partnering with in‑house licensed engineers for final review and stamping.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients to meet project and client expectations.
• Provide construction administration for electrical projects to include responding to requests for information, change orders, inspection and punch list generation.
• Supervise and/or mentor other lighting and electrical designers.
• Lead and manage projects for the outdoor lighting and electrical group to include marketing, cross‑functional team coordination, client engagement and interaction and communication.

• Associate’s degree in electrical or lighting program from an accredited college.
• Proficient in applicable electrical codes that relate to outdoor lighting and electrical design, voltage drop calculations, power distribution…