Hiring: Engineering Manager- Electric Power Company: Ziegler Caterpillar Location: Big Lake, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:15:11 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Transformers About the job Experience: •12+ years of relevant experience in LV/MV power distribution, protective relaying, and distributed energy resource integration. experience in power and energy systems •5+ years in a leadership or management role within the power and energy sector Required Skills: •Lead and approve full electrical design packages, including single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, load studies, and system integration details for BESS, Solar PV, and EV charging deployments •Oversee and guide design of DC Fast Charging (DCFC) sites, including load analysis, transformer and switchgear sizing, distribution layouts, and thermal/ventilation requirements •Provide senior-level technical guidance to Sales Engineering teams during scoping—supporting equipment selection, system configuration, and feasibility assessments •Support project execution teams by resolving engineering questions, responding to RFIs, and directing real-time design adjustments during installation and commissioning •Manage and validate system protection and control studies, ensuring appropriate device coordination and distribution reliability •Direct integration of DER systems—BESS, Solar PV, and EV charging—into microgrid and multiple DERs •Oversee electrical system studies, including short circuit, arc flash, load flow, grounding, and harmonics—performing or coordinating analyses as needed •Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, IEEE, and utility requirements, and provide technical leadership for interconnection applications and utility coordination Qualifications: •Proficiency with ETAP, AutoCAD, and/or Revit •Strong communication ability to translate complex engineering topics for non-technical stakeholders and field personnel •Demonstrated ability to develop and enforce engineering processes, QA standards, and performance metrics •Knowledge of EV charging standards, load-management strategies, and demand-response programs •Strong focus on safety-by-design and system reliability principles •Solid functional working knowledge of applicable electrical and energy storage standards, including NFPA (70 (NEC), 70E, 855), UL (9540(A), 1741, 891, 1558, 2202(EV Charging)), and IEEE/ANSI (1547 (Interconnection), C37 (Relaying), C57 (Transformers)) •Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing •This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!