Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Designer – Entry Level (Hybrid)
Barr Engineering Co. is seeking an electrical technician/designer to join their Duluth, Minnesota team. In this hybrid role, you will support the engineering group on the detailed electrical design of various industrial systems. Responsibilities Use AutoCAD electrical and other CADD software to create detailed electrical drawings for power distribution systems, controls, and lighting products and systems Process and manipulate large sets of data in Excel Must possess a basic understanding and design capabilities of electrical distribution systems 600V and lower Effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships Skills Education: two-year technical certificate or equivalent experience/coursework directly related to electrical design Software: experience with current versions of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software Driver's license: possession of a current, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future Technical knowledge: use AutoCAD electrical and other CADD software to create detailed electrical drawings for power distribution systems, controls, and lighting products and systems Process and manipulate large sets of data in Excel Must possess a basic understanding and design capabilities of electrical distribution systems 600V and lower Interpersonal savvy: effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships 1–3 years of experience working in a design capacity on projects directly related to the job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering or industrial organization Experience with power system modeling software such as SKM Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or Autodesk Revit Benefits Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities Company Overview Barr is a company providing engineering and environmental consulting services. It was founded in 1966, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is