Electrical CADD Technician – Mid Level (Hybrid)

The role – what you’ll do

Barr is seeking an electrical designer to join our power delivery team. In this hybrid role, you will support our engineering group on the detailed electrical design of various high voltage electrical facilities. Project responsibilities include drafting and design using CADD software, creating electrical drawings, and designing substation physical and/or renewable energy systems for renewable energy and high voltage electrical facilities. You’ll collaborate with engineers and other designers, incorporating electrical information into drawings from other disciplines.

A successful person in this role is flexible, collaborative, and demonstrates strong initiative. The ideal candidate enjoys working both independently and as part of a team, communicates effectively, and adapts to changing schedules to meet deadlines and client needs.

Your impact – key responsibilities

• Technical knowledge: use AutoCAD and other CADD software to create detailed scaled electrical drawings for high voltage electric substations and transmission lines.

• Interpersonal savvy: effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships.

About the opportunity

• Hybrid: this is a hybrid position that can be based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Duluth, or Hibbing, Minnesota; Ann Arbor or Grand Rapids, Michigan; Bismarck, North Dakota; Denver, Fort Collins, or Wheat Ridge, Colorado; or Salt Lake City, Utah, offices.

About you – required core competencies

• Education: two-year technical certificate or equivalent experience/coursework directly related to electrical design.

• Experience: 5 years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above.

• Software: proficiency 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.

Helpful additional experience (not required)

• 10+ 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.

• Ability to independently create drawings based on general direction.

Benefits - what we offer

We are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. That's why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesn't stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities to foster professional development at every stage of your career.

• 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

Please note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status.

About us - why choose Barr

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