ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR

Direct Staffing Inc

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Minneapolis, MN, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Engineering

 

ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR 

7+ to 10 years experience

We are currently seeking an experienced Engineer to act as a technical resource and provide work direction to an engineering staff focused on distribution system engineering, system planning, and/or substation engineering functions to ensure a safe, reliable, and economical distribution system.


Key Responsibilities & Results

• Provide supervision and leadership to a team of engineers

• Manage annual line construction capital budget

• Perform and/or coordinate distribution engineering studies

• Engineer and coordinate substation modification and expansion projects 

• Specific functional duties will depend on successful candidate’s experience


Required Talents, Skills, Expertise, Education

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

• 5+ years’ progressive experience in various aspects of electric distribution utility engineering

• Knowledge of the operation of electrical distribution system 

• Working knowledge of National Electric Safety Code

• Project management skills 

• Strong organizational skills with ability to lead people and to inspire a team

• Able to clearly communicate information and ideas both verbally and written

• Strong customer service skills, both for internal and external customers

• Ability to learn and utilize enterprise software applications such as GIS, WAMS, SCADA, CIS, EA, CAD, and other specific application software


Preferred Talents, Skills, Expertise, Education

• Prior supervisory experience

• 8+ years’ experience

• Experience working with GIS, WAMS, SCADA, CIS, EA, CAD, and other specific application software

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Does candidate have BSEE? 

Does candidate have PE? 

Does candidate reside in the upper midwest or have roots there? 

Does candidate have 7-10 years of engineering experience with electric distribution systems? 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

BSEE, PE, experienced in electric distribution engineering (system planning, system engineering, or substation engineering). Has upper Midwest roots.


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc


About this role

Summary

Lead engineering team in distribution, substation projects, and system planning for utility.

Job title

ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR

Experience level

7+ to 10 years

Industry

utilities

Location requirements

Minneapolis, MN, US; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

BS degree in electrical engineeringPE licensedistribution engineeringproject managementcommunicationsoftware applications

Preferred skills

supervisory experienceGISWAMSSCADACISEACAD

Specializations

distribution system engineeringsystem planningsubstation engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Minneapolis, MN, USA

On-site City