Graduate Electrical Engineer
Job Description
Position Overview
Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy industries with over 65 years of experience. We are a turnkey engineering, construction, and testing company specializing in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. We are currently seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our team. Location: 7001 East Fish Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55311. In this role, you will perform engineering and design duties for transmission line or substation design under close supervision to further develop your professional skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with a project team to create or modify all civil and structural design documents and drawings for a project, under direct supervision.
- Perform engineering support tasks such as wind load calculations and structural analysis, with minimal supervision.
- Learn and apply engineering standards including NESC, IEEE, ANSI, AISC, and ACI.
- Learn and properly use the document management system.
- Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.
- Spend time at job sites to gain hands-on knowledge and additional training in substation construction and design.
- Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work.
- Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
- Travel out of town for short periods as required by projects and assignments.
- Perform other duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required; a power focus is preferred. Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or the ability to obtain an EIT certificate within one year from the date of hire is also required.
- Knowledge of electrical AC/DC fundamentals
- Basic knowledge of three-phase power systems
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Proficiency with common word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software
Preferred Qualifications
- A power focus in electrical engineering is preferred
- Prior internship and/or related work experience in the power field is preferred
Benefits & Perks
Compensation: $80,000 - $180,000 yearly. The compensation package includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus, and is determined based on experience, education, qualifications, and market factors.
- PPO and HDHP medical options with FSA or HSA
- Dental and vision insurance
- Supplemental life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee
- 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional benefits and wellness programs