Electrical Engineer

Job Details The team handles daytoday maintenance and corrective work at substations. Engineers will lead forlike replacements and upgrades of substation equipment (e.g., breakers, switches, transformers, relays, bushings, arresters) Perform troubleshooting, initiate projects, order materials, develop/adjust designs as needed (brownfield-no greenfield design) Coordinate with construction to execute, manage schedules, and ensure communications to all stakeholders (construction, substation maintenance team, etc.). Deliverables include scoped work packages, materials requisitions, field coordination, and completion of replacement/maintenance activities Hybrid schedule: Mon/Fri work from home; Tue-Thu onsite at the Maple Grove office. Typically 8 hours/day (e.g., 8:00-4:30 or 9:00-5:00). Weekly field visits to substations (1-2x/week) are common; field time counts toward regular hours and can be flexed (e.g., if in the field Monday, work from home Tuesday). Activities include scope definition, troubleshooting, site visits, coordinating with crews, stakeholder communication, and project followups. No routine overtime expected. Role is highly supportive and collaborative; strong emphasis on teamwork with other groups and field crews. Field work at substations (highrisk environment); PPE required (e.g., steeltoe shoes). Qualifications : Electrical Engineering degree (required). EE background with experience in the field. Substation equipment knowledge and field troubleshooting experience or strong willingness to be in the field. Familiarity with brownfield replacement/maintenance workflows. Stakeholder coordination and project initiation/materials ordering. Software: SAP, ProjectWise, and basic PLC/logic programming a plus (not required). Problem solving, teamwork/collaboration, and professional communication (especially with field crews) Role A (midlevel): ~5+ years preferred; Minnesota PE preferred (Wisconsin PE also valued). Role B: 0-5 years acceptable (manager prefers experience but is open to earlycareer if needed). Minnesota PE preferred for the senior position PE license (Minnesota) preferred for the senior role; Wisconsin PE also appreciated. Field experience in substations and basic PLC/logic programming familiarity. Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Created: 2026-03-04