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VAA, LLC Entry/Mid Electrical Engineer (Hybrid/Remote) in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN, USA | Full Time - Hybrid/Remote

Entry/Mid Electrical Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

Be the foundation for your clients' success. Engineer the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. As a VAA Entry/Mid Electrical Engineer, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles. Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring an Entry/Mid Electrical Engineer.

Get to know VAA

Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally.: https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video

VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects for a range of markets, including corporate, retail, hospitality and government. We also develop bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution.

We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide - and beyond - to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives. Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.

VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.

Electrical Engineering at VAA

Our Electrical team is focused on the design of electrical power systems for industrial facilities; ethanol, specialty chemical, grain handling and feedmills. We are also designing green energy solutions (solar) for municipal and industrial clients as they grow their renewable energy portfolios. Analytical services for new and existing power systems include load flow studies, short circuit analysis, arc flash risk assessment, and power factor correction.

Your role:

  • Perform high quality engineering services.

  • Assist with the preparation of high-quality construction documentation including calculations, drawings and specifications.

  • Perform construction phase site observations on job sites and produce site observation reports as required. (Potential 5% travel to construction job sites.)

  • Efficiently use appropriate software to complete engineering design.

  • Manage time based on project budget and schedule.

  • Communicate with clients/contractors regarding RFI's and field questions, as requested.

Your resume must include:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

  • 2+ years engineering experience

  • E.I.T. (preferred).

Additional requirements for Mid-level

  • 5+ years engineering experience or P.E license

  • Experience with electrical system studies (SKM or ETAP).

  • Proficient with any of the following software (Revit, Bluebeam, Navisworks and AutoCAD).

  • PV design experience (preferred).

  • Commercial building design experience (preferred).

Why VAA?

VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.

As a VAA Electrical Engineer, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving employees the opportunity to succeed - to take ownership of complex projects and see them through - while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:

  • Competitive compensation designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing

  • Exceptional benefits, including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits, industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program... even pet insurance.

  • Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition

  • Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.

  • An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 Top Workplace USA, by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024) and by Gallagher as a Best-In-Class Employer (2022).

A culture of community

It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.

Let's get growing™

Your career. Your talents. Your network.

Apply today!

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at hr@vaaeng.com - mailto:hr@vaaeng.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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