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Staff Engineer - Electrical

Payne & Dolan Incorporated
Waukesha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026

Job Description:

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professionaldesign,engineeringand construction services atits six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management.Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar,Walbec is yourbridge toexpertisein construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position:

The Staff Engineer - Electrical will work with a project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to design requirements, site constraints and client preferences.

Payne & Dolan is looking for a self-motivated, results-oriented, problem-solver who has a desire to be part of our growing engineering design group. Responsibilities to include:

  • Perform electrical design of utility-scale solar projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. This includes collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, cable routing, communications systems design, grounding design, equipment selection, and equipment specifications.

  • Perform electrical system modeling in ETAP to evaluate cable ampacity, voltage drop, ground potential rise, and thermal performance. Develop comprehensive electrical engineering reports, including shortcircuit studies, loadflow analyses, arcflash hazard assessments, and ground grid evaluations.

  • Create, modify and review PV electric supply stations using PVsyst and System Advisor Model.

  • Create, modify and review electrical drawings and construction details using AutoCAD

  • Perform engineering and design functions as necessary to meet project schedules

  • Perform site reviews and construction site visits

  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy Systems

  • Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

  • Must be a reliable, efficient self-starter with initiative and a sense of responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior internship experience desired

  • Prior AutoCAD and ETAP experience desired

  • Working knowledge of electrical components including: PV modules, inverters, transformers, surge arresters, and circuit breakers.

  • Familiarity with electrical engineering standards/codes including: NEC, NFPA, IEEE, IEC, UL, NESC.

  • Ability to communicate with others to convey information effectively, by telephone, in written form, email and in person

  • Ability to keep accurate and detailed records or notes

The Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards

  • Employer PaidMedicalPlan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)

  • Dental, Vision, andLifeInsurance

  • Flex Spending Account (FSA)

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Company-paidshort and long-term disability coverage

  • Paid parental leave

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

  • Profit sharing

  • Robust Walbec training and professional development program

  • Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice toprovideequal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company tocomply withapplicable federal,stateand local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!


We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees.

 

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