Distribution Electrical Engineer II (EIT)

Primera Engineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Distribution Electrical Engineer II (EIT), where you will design innovative overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. Bring your electrical engineering expertise and collaborate with a talented team while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

401K match

Employee stock ownership

Gym and transit subsidies

Paid volunteer time off

Parental leave

Continuing education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electrical distribution design preferred.
• Ability to interface and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Familiarity with three-phase electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Prepare field notes, drawings, specifications, and calculations for review.
• Ensure adherence to client and industry standards.

Skills

Communications

Organization

Electrical system understanding

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Distribution Electrical Engineer II (EIT)

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Perform detailed design of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems including renewables, perform field walkdowns to document existing conditions, ensure adherence to client and industry standards, connect with people, learn from our resident experts, grow professionally, and have some fun doing it.

Who We Are

We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of.

WORKING FOR PRIMERA

Our Utilities division is a talented team of experts working together to provide solutions that are vital to energizing our future. We provide full-service electrical, civil, and structural engineering services to support electric and gas utilities nationwide. We’re also fortunate to support wind farms and renewables; transmissions

systems; and university and industrial facilities.

Who You Are

• You studied electrical engineering. A bachelor’s in electrical engineering is a must; even better if you have a preference for electrical power. Having your EIT is required.
• You know power. Comprehension of three-phase electrical systems and power is a must. At least 3-5 years of experience in electrical distribution design is preferred.
• You are a people person with the ability to interface and collaborate effectively with other team members. Your strong organization and communication skills will contribute to your success.
• You are proficient with business and engineering applications. Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is a must.
  
  

What You’ll Do

• You’ll execute designs for overhead and underground electrical distribution systems including renewables. You’ll prepare field notes, drawings, specifications, and calculations for review and approval by a Senior Engineer. You’ll perform field walkdowns to document existing conditions and generate material and labor specifications.
• You’ll ensure adherence to client and industry standards. The details make a difference. You’ll apply our clients’ standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing design drawings. You’ll also coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with all specifications, codes, and client requirements too.
• You’ll connect with people. You’ll regularly communicate and coordinate project activities with internal team members and begin to build relationships with clients - with some help and guidance from your supervisor, of course.
• You’ll enjoy what you do. You’ll work with great people, learn, grow and have a good time doing it.
  
  

Some Of What You’ll Enjoy

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
• Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
• Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long
  
  

Starting salary is between $60,000 – $90,000 based on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Design Services

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