Power Electrical and Controls Engineer
The Foth Companies
Design, analysis, and management of industrial power & control systems.
3 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Madison, WI
Office Full-Time
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental engineering
Infrastructure solutions
Production solutions
Water supply management
Wastewater treatment
Environmental compliance
Health and safety
Process systems
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Coastal and Waterfront Engineering and Dredging
Construction Services
Design-Build / Alternative Project Delivery
Distribution and Logistics Systems
Engineering for Product Manufacturing
Environmental and Regulatory Services
Geospatial and Geophysical
Role
What you would be doing
power design
power analysis
qa/qc
design review
proposal development
project documentation
- Provide technical engineering design support for industrial projects electrical systems including medium (15 kV) & low voltage (600 VAC) power distribution
- 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
- Lead design work, delegate appropriate efforts, and hold team members accountable
- Perform QA/QC of design packages and stamp
- Work as part of a collaborative project team integrated with partner contractors and client
- Engage directly in an industrial/manufacturing environment gathering field data and conducting field investigations, when required, for project work
- 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
- 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
- Facilities electrical systems including HVAC, lighting, power, communications, security, fire, supervisory systems, emergency power generators and standby systems, etc.
What you bring
autocad
pe license
bachelor ee
medium voltage
power systems
15+ years
- Ability to travel for work up to 25% annually
- 15+ years of industry-relevant experience
- Motor controls – low & medium voltage, full voltage, soft start, VFDs, motor control centers and power distribution panels and buses (moved from required to preferred)
- 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.
- Lightning suppression
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering – Power System option or equivalent technical experience
- Professional Engineer license
- AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
- 10+ years of industrial electrical systems engineering design & analysis experience
- Complete power systems analysis (short circuit, load flow, overcurrent coordination, arc flash analysis, power factor, ground system, harmonics, panel SCCR)
- National Electrical Code and related codes & standards (NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, 79 and IEEE color books)
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Security clearance- drug testing required after offer acceptance, within two business days.
Company
Overview
Founded in 1968
Years in Business
The company has over five decades of experience in delivering engineering and construction services.
- With a focus on client satisfaction, it offers tailored solutions across multiple sectors including industrial, energy, and infrastructure.
- Its projects range from large-scale infrastructure improvements to cutting-edge energy solutions, demonstrating the versatility of its expertise.
- The company is known for its deep understanding of complex systems, which allows it to tackle both small and large projects with precision.
- With a long history of innovation, the company integrates advanced technology to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
- Recognized for its collaborative approach, the company consistently partners with clients to achieve successful project outcomes.
- The firm’s work spans nationwide, serving a variety of industries, with a focus on sustainability and long-term impact.
4.5/5
Work-life balance rating
The company has a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance with a high employee satisfaction score.
4.3/5
Management rating
The management team receives consistently high ratings from employees, reflecting effective leadership and support.
4.3/5
Culture rating
Employees rate the company culture highly, indicating a positive and engaging work environment.
Great flexibility
Member retention
The company is known for its flexibility and ability to retain members, fostering long-term relationships and commitment.
- Entrepreneurial culture that supports new and innovative ideas, independent thinking as well as leadership opportunities.
- Family‑like environment with clients and employees focused on relationship building.
- Advanced in their practices and systems with strong emphasis on innovation and technology.
- Employee‑owned structure fostering client‑focused, employee support and advancement.
- Freedom to seek solutions to the clients’ challenges with expectation of self‑leadership and independence.
15 vs 20
Carbon Action Score
The company's carbon action score is below the industry average of 20, ranking it in the bottom 9% of competitors in business services.
100 million
Grants Secured
Through active project work, the company helped clients secure approximately $100 million in grants since 2024 for zero-emission port equipment.
Bottom 9%
Industry Ranking
The company ranks in the bottom 9% of competitors in business services based on carbon action scores.
2024
Recent Project Work
Active project work for zero-emission port equipment has been ongoing since 2024, helping clients secure grants.
- Primary operations considered low intensity; US grid medium intensity
- No public commitment yet to Science Based Targets Initiative, CDP, Climate Pledge or UN Global Compact
- Experience helping clients deploy zero‑emission technology in infrastructure and planning
- No stated net‑zero target date publicly available
- No official DEI strategy or data published on website or LinkedIn
- No gender-related statistics (e.g., % women employees or leadership) publicly available
- No evidence of specific diversity targets, initiatives or outcomes disclosed
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