Electrical Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
Electrical Engineer jobs in Minnesota concentrate heavily in defense and aerospace systems, power and energy infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, with demand at levels from newly licensed engineers through senior systems leads. The Twin Cities metro anchors most of the hiring, followed by Rochester and Duluth, where companies like Honeywell, 3M, and General Electric have long-standing Minnesota operations. Power systems engineering, embedded systems design, and controls engineering are the sub-areas drawing the most consistent interest from Minnesota employers. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Provide engineering oversight for critical infrastructure systems at Mayo Clinic including but are not limited to the mechanical systems (chilled water, steam, potable water, HVAC, medical gases, sprinkler, piping and plumbing), electrical systems (normal and emergency power distribution, lighting and signal), energy management, building re-commissioning, and systems that provide automated building control functions, security access and surveillance, a variety of alarming and annunciating functions, fire identification and suppression, emergency communications, These systems are typically very complex, span a large portion of the Mayo Clinic campus and represent large capital investments. The ability to evaluate these large complex systems from an unbiased viewpoint for future expansion and upgrades is necessary. This is accomplished by applying engineering expertise to evaluate the performance of existing infrastructure systems, project their remaining useful life, develop and maintain systems specifications, evaluate existing and emerging related technologies, develop proposals for the upgrade or replacement of existing systems, serve as a content expert during funding committee presentations, oversee the implementation and commissioning processes, provide project design/developers with design input and coordinate approved prototype testing and evaluations of infrastructure systems.
Energy Engineering:
- Maintain enterprise utility data and reporting.
- Review data for accuracy and potential performance gaps.
- Support Recommissioning activities.
- Identify and develop potential energy saving strategies and projects across the enterprise working closely with site leaders and staff.
- Review energy management program and strategy to ensure alignment with Mayo Clinic organizational values and strategic plan.
Reliability Engineering:
- Track system and equipment failures/issues and find ways to increase uptime and/or reduce maintenance costs. Manage risk to the organization as it relates to asset capability, efficiency, and overall performance. Has a clear understanding of reliability centered maintenance and facilitates discussions with maintenance staff to educated and continuously improve in the area of reliability centered maintenance.
- Support the life cycle management process for all assets operated and maintained by Facilities Management. This includes involvement from concept design and implementation of new assets to modification and/or replacement of existing assets.
Senior Systems Engineer will provide mentoring and oversight to Associate and Systems Engineers.
The Senior Systems Engineer will:
Provide engineering oversight for the 13.8kV electrical distribution for the Rochester Campus’s. This includes downtown Rochester, St, Marys Campus and other buildings not on the district energy plants. This position will provide direction on electrical relay settings, electrical SCADA systems, upgrades, etc.
Review feeder capacities and provide data for operations
Review essential system capacities including generator loading and feeder capacities.
Maintain 13.8kV arcflash records.
Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college and eight years of experience. Master’s degree in engineering and six years experience providing engineering support for complex building infrastructure systems in technical facilities preferred. Prefer experience in system design for healthcare and/or engineering support for systems such as: mechanical systems, electrical systems, fire protection, security, building automation, utility distribution, and conveyance systems. Must also have a strong working knowledge of computers, computer applications, AutoCAD, and data networks. Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
$118,289.60 - $177,465.60 / year
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Stephanie Robinson
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Provide engineering oversight for critical infrastructure systems at Mayo Clinic including but are not limited to the mechanical systems (chilled water, steam, potable water, HVAC, medical gases, sprinkler, piping and plumbing), electrical systems (normal and emergency power distribution, lighting and signal), energy management, building re-commissioning, and systems that provide automated building control functions, security access and surveillance, a variety of alarming and annunciating functions, fire identification and suppression, emergency communications, These systems are typically very complex, span a large portion of the Mayo Clinic campus and represent large capital investments. The ability to evaluate these large complex systems from an unbiased viewpoint for future expansion and upgrades is necessary. This is accomplished by applying engineering expertise to evaluate the performance of existing infrastructure systems, project their remaining useful life, develop and maintain systems specifications, evaluate existing and emerging related technologies, develop proposals for the upgrade or replacement of existing systems, serve as a content expert during funding committee presentations, oversee the implementation and commissioning processes, provide project design/developers with design input and coordinate approved prototype testing and evaluations of infrastructure systems.
Energy Engineering:
- Maintain enterprise utility data and reporting.
- Review data for accuracy and potential performance gaps.
- Support Recommissioning activities.
- Identify and develop potential energy saving strategies and projects across the enterprise working closely with site leaders and staff.
- Review energy management program and strategy to ensure alignment with Mayo Clinic organizational values and strategic plan.
Reliability Engineering:
- Track system and equipment failures/issues and find ways to increase uptime and/or reduce maintenance costs. Manage risk to the organization as it relates to asset capability, efficiency, and overall performance. Has a clear understanding of reliability centered maintenance and facilitates discussions with maintenance staff to educated and continuously improve in the area of reliability centered maintenance.
- Support the life cycle management process for all assets operated and maintained by Facilities Management. This includes involvement from concept design and implementation of new assets to modification and/or replacement of existing assets.
Senior Systems Engineer will provide mentoring and oversight to Associate and Systems Engineers.
The Senior Systems Engineer will:
Provide engineering oversight for the 13.8kV electrical distribution for the Rochester Campus’s. This includes downtown Rochester, St, Marys Campus and other buildings not on the district energy plants. This position will provide direction on electrical relay settings, electrical SCADA systems, upgrades, etc.
Review feeder capacities and provide data for operations
Review essential system capacities including generator loading and feeder capacities.
Maintain 13.8kV arcflash records.
Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college and eight years of experience. Master’s degree in engineering and six years experience providing engineering support for complex building infrastructure systems in technical facilities preferred. Prefer experience in system design for healthcare and/or engineering support for systems such as: mechanical systems, electrical systems, fire protection, security, building automation, utility distribution, and conveyance systems. Must also have a strong working knowledge of computers, computer applications, AutoCAD, and data networks. Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
$118,289.60 - $177,465.60 / year
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Stephanie Robinson
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency with CAD or electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
- Experience with power systems, controls, or embedded systems relevant to Minnesota industry sectors
- Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, or industry-specific electrical codes and standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional project collaboration
Electrical Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical engineer in Minnesota?
Becoming a licensed electrical engineer in Minnesota requires earning a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulating qualifying work experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Licensure is granted and overseen by the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design, commonly called AELSLAGID. Many Minnesota employers require or strongly prefer a PE license for senior and lead engineering roles.
How much do electrical engineers make in Minnesota?
Electrical engineers in Minnesota earn a median of about $109,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,750 for the lowest 10% to over $167,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical engineers in Minnesota?
Employers hiring electrical engineers in Minnesota right now include North Wind, Ziegler CAT, and Gradian Thermal Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's deep concentration of defense contractors, medical device manufacturers, and utility companies means demand for electrical engineers stays active across multiple sectors year-round.
Which Minnesota cities have the most electrical engineer jobs?
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Eden Prairie account for the most electrical engineer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro dominates because it hosts the state's largest concentration of aerospace, defense, medical device, and utility employers, while Rochester's presence is shaped by large medical and industrial technology operations, and Duluth draws openings tied to energy infrastructure and port-related industrial work.
Are there remote electrical engineer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Electrical engineering work is largely hands-on, requiring presence in labs, manufacturing floors, and field sites, so fully remote roles are a small slice of the market. About 70% of electrical engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to cluster in design review, systems architecture, or project management functions where physical presence is less critical.
How can I get hired as a electrical engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to internship or new-graduate rotational programs at Minnesota's major engineering employers, including Honeywell's Minneapolis-area operations, 3M's Maplewood headquarters, and regional utility companies such as Xcel Energy, which runs structured early-career programs. Entry-level roles with titles like electrical design engineer, test engineer, or field service engineer offer a practical door in. Candidates who earn their EIT credential shortly after graduation and can show a project portfolio, even from coursework or personal builds, consistently stand out in Minnesota hiring processes.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, identify the ones that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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