Electrical Engineer – Entry Level (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co. is seeking an electrical engineer to join their Colorado or Utah office. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design business unit, working with multidisciplinary project teams and providing electrical engineering and related technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Technical knowledge: completing calculations and analyses; developing design details; preparing drawings, specifications, sketches, and cost estimates; selecting equipment; writing proposals and reports; and communicating with clients
• Interpersonal savvy: effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field with academic coursework focused on power or control systems
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certified or ability to obtain certification within one year
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Excel, and Word
• 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
• 2+ 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 automation systems such as Rockwell Automation Logix platform, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk software
• Experience with the power, fuels, mining, and/or manufacturing industries
• Understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Understanding of short-circuit analysis
• Familiarity with power studies using computer software (e.g., SKM, ETAP)

Benefits

• Discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance
• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• 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
• Annual time and expense allowances
• Mentorship program
• Many internal training opportunities
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff
• Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked)
• Paid family leave
• Ergonomic analysis and equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment allowance
• Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

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