Electrical Engineer

donohueassociates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Disability/Life insurance

FSAs

Professional org support

Bonuses

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Donohue & Associates seeks an Electrical Engineer to contribute to planning, design, and construction for municipal water and wastewater systems. You will work on large facilities, tackle technical challenges, and interact with clients in a multi-discipline team environment.

Requirements include a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, PE licensure, 4+ years of related experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong communication skills. Location-flexible across Donohue offices.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• PE registration.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD; MicroStation a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
• Involve in planning, design, and construction phases with clients.
• Prepare specifications and construction cost estimates; support cost control.

Skills

Client interaction

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

PE registration

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

We are seeking an electrical engineer with planning, design, and construction-related services experience. The ideal candidate enjoys interacting with clients and is a pragmatic problem solver capable of working through unique technical challenges and employing proven solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

As an integral member of our multiple discipline project teams, you will be involved with all phases of electrical engineering for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. This includes low and medium power distribution (through 34.5 kV), motor control, grounding and lightning protection, exterior and interior lighting, standby power generation systems, MCC design, specification writing, and construction cost estimating. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the largest municipal water/wastewater treatment facilities in the U.S. This position is open for any Donohue office location.

Requirements:

• B.S., Electrical Engineering
• PE registration
• 4+ years of related experience
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD; experience with MicroStation a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

An employee-owned engineering consulting firm since 1997, Donohue & Associates has multiple offices across the upper Midwest. We work in multi-discipline teams to provide municipal and industrial clients with client-focused services for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Engineering News-Record ranks Donohue among the Top 25 Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Firms, and our innovative design teams consistently receive awards for engineering excellence.

Donohue offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Flexible work schedules around core hours
• Short- and long-term disability/life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Professional organization support
• Discretionary annual bonuses
• Industry-unique monthly profit-sharing plan

At Donohue, you’ll find a collaborative environment where your contributions directly influence our success—and yours.

Donohue is an Equal Opportunity Employer.