<![CDATA[Sterling Engineering, Inc.: jobboards]]> https://JOBS.STERLING-ENGINEERING.COM/ en-us <![CDATA[Electrical Engineer III or IV-Physical Substation]]> Title: Engineer III / Engineer IV – Physical Substation
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Preferred) | Denver, CO | Fargo, ND | San Antonio, TX
Hire Type: Direct
Compensation:
  • Engineer III: $108,700 – $146,700
  • Engineer IV: $122,500 – $183,800
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Generous Company Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Mental Health & Work-Life Resources
  • Gym Membership Discount Program
  • Career Growth with a Top EPC Contractor
About the Opportunity:
Our client is seeking an Engineer III or Engineer IV – Physical Substation to support the design of utility-scale substations for renewable energy and battery storage projects up to 500 kV. This role offers the opportunity to lead physical substation design efforts, collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and work with some of the largest utility customers in the United States. Candidates will be considered at either the Engineer III or Engineer IV level based on experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design medium- and high-voltage utility substations for renewable energy, battery storage, and transmission projects up to 500 kV.
  • Develop physical substation layouts, equipment arrangements, and detailed engineering design packages.
  • Coordinate with Design Phase Managers, Project Managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Perform engineering calculations, technical studies, and QA/QC reviews.
  • Develop technical specifications and fabrication/construction packages.
  • Review and evaluate vendor quotations and equipment selections.
  • Provide technical support for proposals, procurement, construction, and field activities.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on large design projects.
  • Verify construction activities comply with engineering drawings, standards, and safety requirements.
  • Support multiple projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.
Qualifications / Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • Experience designing utility-scale substations, power systems, or renewable energy facilities.
  • Strong understanding of substation design principles, QA/QC procedures, and engineering standards.
  • Experience with engineering calculations, design optimization, and technical problem-solving.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%.
Engineer III
  • 4+ years of related engineering experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Strong understanding of discipline-specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies.
Engineer IV
  • 7+ years of related engineering experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects and mentoring engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of discipline-specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies.
Software
  • AutoCAD
  • CDEGS
  • Bluebeam
  • Procore
  • Microsoft Excel
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT 0 <![CDATA[Mechanical Engineer, Senior]]> Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Blaine, MN (Minneapolis Area)
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $120,000 - $160,000

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to take the lead on cutting-edge automation projects in the medical device and life sciences industry? We're partnering with an industry leader in custom automation that is expanding its engineering team and looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership on highly engineered automation systems.
This is an opportunity to influence product design, mentor engineers, and work on complex automation equipment from concept through manufacturing.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the mechanical design and development of custom automated equipment.
  • Serve as the technical lead on multiple engineering projects from proposal through production.
  • Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
  • Develop engineering standards, best practices, and design documentation.
  • Perform engineering calculations, risk assessments, and design analysis.
  • Collaborate with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and project management teams.
  • Support project estimating, vendor selection, and technical sales activities.
  • Mentor junior engineers and help drive continuous improvement across the engineering organization.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in custom automation or special machinery.
  • Strong machine design experience with automated equipment.
  • Solid understanding of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and material selection.
  • Experience with SolidWorks and FEA analysis.
  • Knowledge of pneumatic system design and machine safety.
  • Experience developing detailed drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
  • Ability to lead projects while collaborating across multiple departments.
Preferred Experience
  • Medical device, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing automation.
  • GAMP documentation.
  • AutoCAD or DraftSight.
  • SolidWorks PDM/EPDM.
  • MathCAD.
  • ISO 9001 environment.
  • Engineering leadership or mentoring experience.
  • PE license is a plus.
Why Apply?
  • Direct hire opportunity
  • $120,000–$160,000 base salary
  • Technical leadership role with career growth
  • Work on highly customized automation equipment for medical and life sciences customers
  • Collaborative engineering culture with exposure to the latest automation technologies
If you're passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and want to play a key role in designing next-generation automation systems, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 
]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT 0 <![CDATA[Senior Project Manager]]>

Title:  Senior Project Manager
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Hire Type:  Direct Hire
Compensation:  $120,000 to $140,000
Benefits:  Health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k


Senior Project Manager – Automation & Engineering Projects

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex engineering and automation projects from order through final customer acceptance. This role is responsible for full project ownership including scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and customer satisfaction across both Design Build (DB) and Build to Print (BTP) programs.
The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical project management expertise, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing and automation environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Execution
  • Lead complex automation, manufacturing, and engineering projects from kickoff through customer acceptance
  • Own project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and overall execution
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations
  • Utilize stage-gate project management methodologies and internal systems to manage the full project lifecycle
  • Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive issue resolution
  • Monitor project financial performance and implement corrective actions when needed
Customer & Contract Management
  • Serve as the primary customer contact for project execution, timelines, deliverables, and issue resolution
  • Build strong customer relationships and identify key decision makers throughout the organization
  • Support technical discussions alongside engineering and technical teams
  • Review contracts and ensure project deliverables and obligations are clearly understood and executed
  • Ensure all customer-facing documentation is completed accurately and on time, including:
    • Functional Design Specifications
    • Acceptance Test Plans
    • Milestone documentation packages
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Applications, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Assembly, Quality, and Customer Service teams
  • Drive alignment on priorities, schedules, risks, and deliverables
  • Support procurement and production readiness to ensure projects remain on schedule
  • Coordinate successful project closeout and customer handoff activities
PMO & Continuous Improvement
  • Contribute to PMO and process improvement initiatives
  • Help improve project management tools, systems, and best practices
  • Maintain disciplined project reporting and documentation standards

Qualifications:

Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience managing complex engineering, manufacturing, automation, or industrial equipment projects
  • PMP Certification required
  • Proven experience managing both Design Build (DB) and Build to Print (BTP) projects
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies, budgeting, contracts, and customer management
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
  • Experience managing technical discussions and project scope boundaries
  • Proficiency with:
    • Microsoft Office
    • Smartsheet
    • ERP/MRP systems
  • Knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Preferred:
  • Experience in automation, electromechanical systems, or industrial equipment
  • Familiarity with stage-gate project management systems
  • Experience with Encompix ERP
  • Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight travel


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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