Senior Electrical Engineer
Stratusteam · Minneapolis / St. Paul, Mendota Heights, MN, US · United States · Hybrid
Pay: USD 120,000 – 140,000 a year
Posted Oct 2, 2026
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About Stratus
Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.
The Role
Stratus has recently partnered with Kestrel Engineering and we’re hiring a Sr. Electrical Engineer. This position will support all project phases, with particular focus in detailed engineering. It will be assigned as electrical engineering lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.
Responsibilities
Responsible for development of electrical power systems engineering deliverables including one-line, three-line, schematic and connections drawings, cabling and grounding systems, and other related documents.
Responsible for sizing and selection of electrical equipment, including development of specifications and data sheets.
Responsible for lighting, lightning, grounding, and cable tray design, including sizing conduit, wires and motors.
Responsible for reviewing electrical shop drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines and designers.
Responsible for preparation of construction drawing and specification packages.
Qualifications
Required
BSc in electrical engineering with minimum of 10 years’ experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation and/or metallurgical/mineral process industries. MSc a plus.
PE license required with ability to register with NCEES and in other States of company practice required.
Ability to lead quality management of discipline work processes and deliverables.
Ability to perform power system studies, including short circuit, load flow, protective coordination and arc flash using software tools (e.g., SKM, ETAP, EasyPower).
Ability to specify large electrical apparatus including transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, power conditioning equipment and other related devices.
Protective relaying design expertise a plus.
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