Apprentice Engineer Jobs in Rochester, MN (NOW HIRING)

Looking for a place where your expertise and ideas truly matter - join HGA's Rochester, MN electrical engineering practice!

At HGA, we believe in creating spaces that enrich lives—from healthcare facilities to performing arts venues and government buildings. We’re excited to offer an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer or Electrical Designer to join our Rochester, MN practice. You will join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and authentic connections. Your insights will help shape environments that serve communities and inspire innovation.

Equity and belonging are at the heart of who we are. If you’re passionate about design and ready to grow your career, we’d love to hear from you!

In this role you will:

• Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks and work with the design team to determine scope, budget, and staffing.
• Leverage your expertise in electrical design to collaborate with owners in defining project requirements, perform building load calculations, analyze power distribution systems, size equipment, and prepare and edit specifications.
• Document existing conditions and conduct detailed troubleshooting to resolve complex issues such as conflicting design requirements, code challenges, and difficult conditions. Develop engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems while analyzing the performance of existing systems.
• Work with building performance team to design and integrate alternative energy sources into the electrical distribution to create sustainable designs.
• Review drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards. Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with code compliance, Owner’s requirements, design standards and the quality expectations of HGA.
• Leverage the power of Revit as a design tool.
• Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for questions.

You will need to have:

• BS or MS degree in electrical engineering.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in the design of power systems for healthcare, commercial and/or government project types.
• Professional licensure, or the ability to obtain licensure, is highly preferred.
• Documented experience with a consulting engineering firm or A/E firm providing electrical design.
• Knowledge of current technology applicable to IECC, LEED and ASHRAE requirements and all applicable codes (city, state, federal) as well as knowledge of National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) Standards, other NFPA codes applicable to electrical design, and FGI Guidelines are essential.
• Proficiency with Revit software.
• Familiarity with electrical analysis software (i.e. SKM, Easy Power, Helioscope) and knowledge of the current sustainable technologies applicable to the design of commercial electrical systems.

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $71,557 - $73,700 depending on qualifications and experience.

Additional Information:

At HGA, you’ll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.

Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers — help us shape what’s next.

Learn more about us here.

Application Requirements & Instructions
Please submit resume for consideration.