Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will work with multidisciplinary project teams providing electrical engineering and related technical expertise. Work will include integrating process, mechanical, and control requirements into comprehensive electrical systems. Responsibilities will include completing calculations and analyses; developing design details; preparing drawings, specifications, sketches, and cost estimates; selecting equipment; writing proposals and reports; and communicating with clients. Project work will include the design of power and controls for power plants, refineries, mine processing facilities, and other heavy industrial facilities. Work may involve short-term, out-of-town assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with academic coursework focused on power or control systems
0 to 2 years of relevant experience
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Excel, and Word
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with team members in a high-energy working environment that encourages self-initiative
A flexible working style and a willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet deadlines and client needs
Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a design capacity on projects directly related to the job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering or industrial organization
2+ years of relevant experience
GPA of 3.2/4.0
Experience with automation systems such as Rockwell Automation Logix platform, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk software
Power distribution design experience
Experience modeling power distribution systems using SKM and/or ETAP
Proven project or task management skills
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within one year

A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Salt Lake City, Utah, office.

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000–$95,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.

Benefits:

People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr’s benefits package offerings include:

Professional development funding
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution
Cash bonus
Medical and dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability and accidental death insurance
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Paid holidays
Paid time off

NOTE: Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and to enter and work in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.

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Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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