Electrical Designer

Job Overview

Electrical Designer role  are looking for a lead electrical designer to deliver outdoor lighting and electrical design for government agencies and public infrastructure.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Lead complex projects in outdoor lighting and electrical design for government agencies and public infrastructure.
• Develop electrical design solutions for local roadways, city streets, bridges, highways, interchanges, parks, trails, public spaces, amphitheaters, sound stages, event venues, and color‑changing LED lighting systems.
• Generate 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, manage, and maintain 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, including 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, including marketing, cross‑functional team coordination, client engagement, interaction, and communication.

• Associate’s degree in electrical or lighting program from an accredited college.
• Proficient in applicable electrical codes related to outdoor lighting and electrical design, voltage drop calculations, power distribution design, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience acting as electrical or lighting discipline lead on multi‑discipline projects.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Roadway lighting design experience using AGI 32.
• Project management experience, or interest/capability in becoming a project manager.
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, field surveys, and construction observation.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience.
• Airfield lighting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college.
• Licensed Electrical Engineer with ability to be licensed in multiple states.
• Experience conducting field investigations, condition assessments, writing reports, and interfacing with clients.
• Bentley Micro Station and/or Open Roads experience.

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 Remote‑Wisconsin or Remote‑Minnesota.

Due to current business and operational considerations, we are unable to hire employees residing in AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

Base compensation expected in the range of $90,000 to $130,000 based on skill set and experience.

Full benefits package available, including paid family leave and flexible holidays.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology (Civil Engineering)