Electrical Design Engineer – Infrastructure Projects (Hybrid)

ardmoreroderick; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,824 - 91,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) plan

Paid maternity leave and PTO

Job summary

Ardmore Roderick in Chicago, IL seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to join our infrastructure team. You will work with project managers and clients to design overhead and underground electrical systems for utility projects in the greater Chicago area, with potential hybrid work depending on client and project needs.

Qualifications include a BS in Electrical or Power Engineering, EIT, 0–3 years of experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Electrical or Power Engineering.
• Zero to three years of experience in electrical design.
• EIT certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Break down projects with Project Manager into tasks to be completed.
• Use client objectives and engineering standards to design and implement projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate with different practices throughout the project cycle (from bidding to construction).
• Learn new systems and programs requested by the client, including AutoCAD and other client‑specific programs.
• Maintain constant communication with project managers to ensure timely execution of projects and early detection of potential engineering difficulties.
• Develop overhead and underground physical construction design packages for electric utility projects in the Greater Chicago area.
• Produce design plans for overhead (OH), underground (UG), or underground residential development (URD) designs.
• Develop work packages using GIS, CAD programs and work‑management systems.
• Perform engineering calculations including structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, transformer sizing, voltage drop, flicker and coordination of protective devices.
• Prepare tree trimming requests, facilitate permits, develop bill of materials and estimate costs.

Skills

Team-player mindset

Strong written and verbal comms

Excellent organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical/Power Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

TED/CEGIS

MicroStation

Job description

Ardmore Roderick in Chicago, IL seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to join our infrastructure team. You will work with project managers and clients to design overhead and underground electrical systems for utility projects in the greater Chicago area, with potential hybrid work depending on client and project needs.

Qualifications include a BS in Electrical or Power Engineering, EIT, 0–3 years of experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and strong communication.