About Careertakes

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Role overview

Confidential Client is looking for an Electrical Designer / Electrical Engineer (Contract-to-Hire) based in Minneapolis, MN. This role supports a wide range of projects — including K‑12 schools, multifamily buildings, municipal work, and water/wastewater treatment facilities — and involves close collaboration with architecture firms and internal teams. Hybrid schedule with on-site presence preferred for training and team integration.

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What you’ll do

• Design and develop electrical systems for commercial, municipal, and institutional projects.
• Produce and coordinate electrical drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Work with architecture firms and multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions.
• Support design through project phases: concept, schematic, design development, and construction documentation.
• Assist with as‑built and closeout documentation as needed.
• Participate in project meetings, client coordination, and occasional site visits.

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Must-have skills & experience

• Proficiency in electrical design and engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Minimum ~1 year of professional experience on municipal or commercial projects (K‑12, multifamily, water/wastewater preferred).
• 2‑year associate degree in Electrical Design or related discipline, or a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate in a team environment.

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Nice-to-have / competitive skills

• Experience with electrical load calculations, lighting design, and power distribution.
• Familiarity with local codes and permitting processes in the Minneapolis area.
• Experience coordinating with architects and other engineering disciplines.
• Previous work on K‑12 and water/wastewater projects.

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Work environment & logistics

• Employment type: Contract to Hire (initial contractor engagement with potential for direct hire).
• Workplace: Hybrid — Minneapolis, MN (on-site presence preferred for training and project kickoff; some remote work flexibility available).
• Team size: small, collaborative group with growth opportunities.
• Reasonable accommodations: Confidential Client and Careertakes will consider requests for reasonable accommodation during recruitment and employment.

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Compensation & benefits

• Pay range: $37.00 - $48.00 per hour (final offer depends on qualifications, experience, and relevant factors).
• Potential benefits (if eligible): medical, dental, vision; 401(k); short/long-term disability; life insurance; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; PTO and leave options.

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Why apply

• Work across varied public- and private-sector projects (municipal, K‑12, multifamily, water/wastewater).
• Hands-on use of AutoCAD and Revit on active design projects.
• Contract-to-hire path with professional development opportunities in a growing engineering practice.

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Keywords & search-friendly details

Electrical Designer, Electrical Engineer, AutoCAD, Revit, municipal electrical design, K-12 electrical design, water/wastewater, Minneapolis MN, contract to hire, hybrid

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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