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Lead Electrical Power Engineer

Foth
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 32 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92 % member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.  


Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Electrical Power Engineer who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients’ success.  This position could work out of the Green Bay, Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis, Minnesota location, or a US-Based Remote work from home office location.

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Primary Responsibilities:
  • Engage directly in an industrial/manufacturing environment gathering field data and conducting field investigations, when required, for project work
  • Provide technical engineering design support for industrial projects electrical systems including medium (15 kV) & low voltage (600 VAC) power distribution
  • Complete power systems analysis (short circuit, load flow, overcurrent coordination, arc flash analysis, power factor, ground system, harmonics, panel SCCR)
  • Design machine and process power distribution systems, facilities electrical and grounding systems and oversee installation
  • Lead the development of all project related documentation, schedules, and cost estimates
  • Perform QA/QC of design packages and stamp
  • Lead design work, delegate appropriate efforts, and hold team members accountable
  • Work as part of a collaborative project team integrated with partner contractors and client
  • Lead design reviews with the client and internal teams
  • Develop and write proposals which will include concepts, scope of work, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated cost
  • Ability to travel for work up to 25% annually


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering – Power System option or equivalent technical experience
  • 10 years of industrial electrical systems engineering design & analysis experience
  • 5 years of experience with medium voltage (up to15 kV) & low voltage (up to 600 VAC) power distribution systems including utility services, campus distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, panel boards, grounding systems (including ungrounded/high resistance), capacitor banks, CT metering, etc.
  • Professional Engineer license 


Required previous experience with the following:
  • Electrical power analysis (utilizing SKM power tools for Windows, Easypower, etc.) to evaluate short circuit current, protective device coordination, arc flash & energy reduction designs, load studies, power factor correction and harmonics
  • National Electrical Code and related codes & standards (NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, 79 and IEEE color books)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 15 years of industry-relevant experience
  • Hazardous area classification and power implications


Preferred previous experience with the following:
  • Facilities electrical systems including HVAC, lighting, power, communications, security, fire, supervisory systems, emergency power generators and standby systems, etc.
  • Project management
  • Lightning suppression
  • AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
  • Motor controls – low & medium voltage, full voltage, soft start, VFDs, motor control centers and power distribution panels and buses (moved from required to preferred)


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$110,000 - $150,000 a year
The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position.  Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses.  Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses.  Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.   

Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.
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All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

 

Salary : $110,000 - $150,000

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