Electrical Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Company paid long term disability

Company paid short term disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Pet Insurance

Gym membership

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valdes Architecture & Engineering in Lombard, IL seeks an Electrical Engineer with 3+ years of experience to design and layout low and medium power distribution systems and substations. Responsibilities include arc flash studies, lighting design, wiring diagrams, and systems analysis. Proficiency in SKM, InTools, and AutoCAD is required, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

U.S. work authorization is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to resolve technical design problems with little coaching.
• Strong Microsoft Office experience.
• Familiar with SKM electrical modeling software, Smart Plant Instrumentation (InTools) and AutoCAD.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with capabilities and the initiative to perform the following with little supervisory assistance
• Design and layout of Low & Medium power distribution system
• Knowledge of substation design, short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies
• Experience with lighting design and grounding and lightning protection
• Design of electrical heat trace, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Application of medium to low voltage transformers
• Application of uninterruptable power systems
• Conduit, cable tray and underground duct bank design
• Utility interface design
• Electrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination and voltage drop

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

Smart Plant Instrumentation (InTools)

AutoCAD

Job description

• Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with capabilities and the initiative to perform the following with little supervisory assistance
• Design and layout of Low & Medium power distribution system
• Knowledge of substation design, short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies
• Experience with lighting design and grounding and lightning protection
• Design of electrical heat trace, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Application of medium to low voltage transformers
• Application of uninterruptable power systems
• Conduit, cable tray and underground duct bank design
• Utility interface design
• Electrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination and voltage drop

Responsibilities

• Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with capabilities and the initiative to perform the following with little supervisory assistance
• Design and layout of Low & Medium power distribution system
• Knowledge of substation design, short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies
• Experience with lighting design and grounding and lightning protection
• Design of electrical heat trace, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Application of medium to low voltage transformers
• Application of uninterruptable power systems
• Conduit, cable tray and underground duct bank design
• Utility interface design
• Electrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination and voltage drop

Instrumentation & Controls Duties

• P&ID development
• Instrument selection and specifications, control valve and primary element sizing
• Instrument loop diagrams, location plans and installation details
• Interconnection and wiring diagrams
• System architecture development
• Control system hardware specifications
• Development of sequence of operation and functional description documents
• Development of cause-and-effect diagrams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to effectively resolve technical design problems with little coaching
• Strong Microsoft Office experience
• Familiar with SKM electrical modeling software, Smart Plant Instrumentation (InTools) and AutoCAD
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

$80,000 - $115,000 a year

Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

EEO/AAE

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