Industrial Electrical Engineer

Tri-City Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (EE) in Davenport, IA with industrial power system project experience.  This position is responsible for estimating, designing, and executing industrial projects from proposal through commissioning. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide technical support to our Industrial and Power Testing Solutions divisions

Consulting, gathering design information, meeting with customers, performing installation and start-up services, performing certain maintenance services and participating in sales and marketing calls require work at customer locations.

Electrical equipment specification

Power distribution system design and layout

Power system control and automation design

Arc Flash Analysis

Protective device settings and coordination

Project management

Installation supervision and commissioning

Consulting, gathering design information, meeting with customers, performing installation and start-up services, performing certain maintenance services and participating in sales and marketing calls require work at customer locations.

Most work will be performed at Tri-City Group Headquarters in Davenport, IA. However, travel to project assignments at customer sites will be required. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design of industrial electrical power systems

Previous experience with SKM Power Tools for Windows or Easy Power Software for short-circuit, load flow, coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis

Thorough knowledge of NEC as applied to industrial electrical design

Experience with specification of low-voltage (<1000V) and medium-voltage (up to 35kV) switchgear and associated control systems

Experience selecting and programming protective devices, including trip units and protective relays

Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Revit for the development of electrical schematics and installation plans

Preference for candidates with registration as a Professional Engineer. Additional preference for candidates with an NCEES records to facilitate licensure in additional states

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to travel out-of- town or overnight travel both in and, in rare cases, outside of the continental United States.  Overnight travel is estimated at 10-15% (annually) and is subject to change.

Why Tri-City Group:

Tri-City Electric offers engineer the opportunity to work on technically challenging, real-world industrial power system projects from concept through commissioning. Our engineers are directly involved in the full project lifecycle, providing meaningful ownership of designs that are built, tested, and placed into service.

We value practical engineering, clear accountability, and collaboration between engineering, field crews, and testing personnel. Decisions are driven by constructability, safety, and long-term system performance, not theoretical designs that never leave a CAD terminal.

 Tri-City provides a stable, well-established organization with diverse industrial clients, consistent project flow, and the resources to execute work correctly. Engineers are supported by experienced technicians, project managers, and leadership that understands industrial electrical systems and respects engineering judgment.

 For experienced engineers who want to apply their expertise, see their designs implemented in the field, and work within a team that values professionalism and execution, Tri-City offers a long-term career path with meaningful responsibility and growth.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and reference check.  Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.