About JBW Consulting Engineers
At JBW Consulting Engineers, we are a dynamic, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with headquarters in Hermantown, MN along with branch offices in Wyoming and Montana and more remote employees strategically located with a large presence in the Mountain West. We serve industrial, energy, and infrastructure clients nationwide.
Our expertise spans mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering, with a strong focus on industries such as mining, wood products, grain, nuclear waste, and oil and gas. We specialize in industrial ventilation, piping and pumping systems, material handling, processing, and storage, industrial controls and automation, while also providing cutting-edge Industrial BIM solutions. We are committed to delivering high-quality, client-focused work while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance.
As our next team member, you will have an entrepreneurial attitude and be excited to come to work every day to help build our firm. You must fit our culture of service through empathy with facility managers and engineers; this requires excellent communication skills and the ability to provide quality, timely work.
Our goal as a company is to do projects we enjoy and can do well, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
JBW's Specialties
JBW Consulting Engineers offers the following Services:
- Mechanical & Process — Full design and engineering services to create the most sustainable equipment and processes.
- Structural — Full design and engineering services to create stable structures that will last generations.
- Civil — Full design and engineering services to support civil projects for clients in the public and private sectors.
- Electrical — Full design and engineering services for the energy sector, including oil and gas, coal, nuclear, power generation, solar, and wind.
- Facility, Process, and Equipment Evaluation — JBW has team members with extensive knowledge and specialties in combustible dust hazards who can analyze the hazards present in your facility.
Position Location: Hermantown, MN
Must reside in the United States.
Responsibilities
Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations
- Adhere to the core values of Relationships, Communication, Solutions, Technical Proficiency, Quality, and Responsiveness as defined by JBW.
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to take on diverse tasks across projects and disciplines.
- Design low and medium voltage power distribution systems for industrial facilities, from utility service entrances down to final motor and instrument loads, ensuring compliance with NEC and client-specific standards.
- Conduct electrical studies including load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, and arc flash assessments using software such as SKM Power Tools.
- Specify and select electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), protective relays, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to meet technical and project requirements.
- Coordinate closely with mechanical, structural, and controls engineers to ensure cohesive and practical facility-wide system designs.
- Provide technical support through all phases of the project lifecycle: field investigations, design, construction, commissioning, and client handover.
- Manage scope, budgets, and schedules while balancing multiple projects in parallel.
- Travel up to 25% to industrial sites, client offices, or project locations as needed for site investigations, coordination, or commissioning support.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with coursework focused on power systems.
- Working experience in industrial power systems design, maintenance, construction.
- 5+ years of relevant experience
Desired Background and Skills
Technical Proficiency
- Designing industrial scale electrical systems from utility connections down to motors and instruments.
- Performing electrical studies such as load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, and arc flash studies using software packages like ETAP, EasyPower, or SKM.
- Specifying electrical equipment including switchgear, protection relays, circuit breakers, fuses, cables, raceway, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), transformers, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
Regulatory Compliance
- In-depth understanding of industry codes and standards including National Electrical Code (NEC), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
- Experience with regulatory compliance assessments and ensuring adherence to relevant codes and standards in power system designs.
Communication Skills
- Excellent leadership, writing, and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
- Ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, and proposals to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
Benefits at JBW
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Schedule
- Professional Development Assistance
Application
Join our team at JBW Consulting Engineers and be part of a dynamic environment where innovation and expertise drive success. We’re always looking for talented professionals who are passionate about engineering excellence. Fill out our application form and apply today to take the next step in your career with JBW!