Electrical Engineer II - Interstates, Inc.

The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for the constructable, detailed design on most projects. They lead design efforts through completing site trips, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, vendors, and construction teams. Electrical Engineer II completes the conceptual design on small and medium size projects and functions as the lead designer on projects. 

About us: Interstates meets the electrical and automation needs of companies around the world. For over sixty years, we have tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities. What started as a small electric company has evolved into an organization with over 1,000 employees and multiple locations throughout the Midwest. At Interstates, we treat each other like family because our team is the foundation for our success. Our collaborative workplace is based on trust, integrity, and support for one another.

Interstates Describes Its Culture as: Family-Like: 

• Caring co-workers treat each other like family
• Be treated like an individual, not just a number
• Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work-life
• Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
• Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay so you know you are valued
• 401(k) to help you plan for your future
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with different options to meet your needs
• Vacation so you can focus on you
• Performance Bonus just in time for holiday shopping
• Established Career Paths to help plan your future
• Career Coaches that are focused on your success

Additional Information: The pay range for this position is $68,000  to $85,000+ benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.

Application End Date: February 28th, 2025

In alignment with Colorado state regulations, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by February 28th, 2025. This will ensure your application is considered in the initial review process. Applications received after this date may be considered depending on the status of the search.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Develops detailed designs independently by leveraging industry knowledge, company and external standards, and lessons from previous projects to enhance deliverables. 
• Executes designs across various delivery methods, including design-build, plan and specification, and design-assist projects. 
• Facilitates information sharing with design disciplines, field contacts, clients, vendors, utilities, and governing agencies to ensure alignment and clarity. 
• Conducts site trips effectively by planning, working with onsite teams, and processing information after returning. 
• Delegates work to other team members by clearly outlining the purpose and process of the deliverable. 
• Contributes to estimates and conceptual design phases by providing technical insights and design recommendations. 

 Secondary Responsibilities: 

• Completes deliverables across multiple disciplines or lanes, demonstrating agility and expertise in each. 
• Lead routine project meetings by setting clear agendas, facilitating discussions, and ensuring actionable outcomes. 
• Apply hands-on experience from panel shop, prefabrication, or field work to enhance design knowledge 
  Review, update, and conduct training on current standards to ensure team adherence and continuous improvement. 
• Mentor and train new employees by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and offering feedback. 

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field from a four-year ABET-accredited program is required. Candidates should have 2–4 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and practical experience that demonstrates the required competencies. Graduates must be eligible to complete the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam or have achieved EIT (Engineer in Training) certification prior to graduation. This position requires a strong knowledge of electrical terminology and components, electrical symbols, and the National Electric Code (NEC). Proficiency in drafting software is preferred for success in this position. 

Travel Requirements:Travel will be required and will vary according to business requirements. Travel should not exceed 25% of your time.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels from high-speed computer printers and other peripherals. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Occasional travel to various worksites may also be required, depending on the assignment.