Electrical Engineer 2

Ocean State Job Lot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra, America’s fourth busiest commuter rail system, seeks an Electrical Engineer II to prepare electrical design packages for power and lighting systems across Metra facilities. You will supervise contractors and coordinate with external consultants to ensure compliant designs and timely delivery.

The role involves developing project schedules and cost estimates, and preparing grant funding requests. Flexibility for early mornings, late hours, weekends, and a valid driver's license are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Five (5) years experience in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in electrical power, lighting, and control design.
• Three (3) years indirect supervisory experience including day-to-day management, task assignments, training, budgeting or hiring.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical design packages (drawings, specifications, calculations) for power and lighting systems and ensure compliance for all Metra facilities.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of construction contract contractors and provide guidance for design projects by outside consultants.
• Provide capital and maintenance project cost estimates and cost studies to determine accuracy and cost effectiveness of the designs.
• Develop project and construction schedules.
• Prepare scope of work and grant development forms to insure adequate funding for proposed capital projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AUTOCADD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Adobe CS3

Job description

Metra is America's fourth busiest commuter rail system, providing essential transportation services to a community of over 9.4 million residents. As an organization of over 2,600 professionals, we are committed to safely and efficiently meeting the growing and changing transportation needs of the commuters and businesses we serve. To meet those needs, Metra employs a diverse workforce in an environment that fosters creativity and drives innovation. We invite you to learn more about Metra and the many career opportunities we offer.

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Reporting directly to the Director ofMechanical and Electrical Engineering Design, the Electrical Engineer II will prepare the electrical design packages (drawings, specifications and technical calculations) for power and lighting systems and ensure compliance for all Metra facilities. Supervise and coordinate activities of construction contract contractors and provide guidance and supervision for design projects prepared by outside consultants. Provide capital and maintenance project cost estimates and cost studies to determine accuracy and cost effectiveness of the designs. Develop project and construction schedules. Prepare the scope of work and complete Grant Development's project request forms to insure adequate funding for proposed capital projects. This position is issued a cellular phone. Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late, afternoon, evenings, or weekends. Must be able to operate a vehicle. Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

• Must have Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• In addition to #1, must have five (5) years experience in the Electrical Engineering field with emphasis in the design of electrical power, lighting, and control .
• Three (3) years of indirect supervisory experience that includes three of the following responsibilities: day-to-day employee management, assigning tasks, providing guidance and training, monitoring performance, dispute resolution, budgeting, hiring, disciplinary and/or termination.

Preferences:

• Railroad experience and knowledge of the 1500VDC traction power system is preferred.
• Expertise with construction methods and able to assist in construction management activities such as site preparation, construction inspection and supervision, problem resolution, construction safety and knowledge of train operations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, preferably Word and Excel.
• Havea working knowledge of AUTOCADD or MicroStations operations.
• Experience using ADOBE CS3 is preferred.
• Effective verbal, written, and inter-personal skills to work with various engineering departments, utilities, freight railroads and governmental agencies.
• Maintain a current valid driver's license.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants andemployees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles. Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

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Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

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