Electrical Engineer 2

Metra Commuter Rail; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Metra Commuter Rail in Chicago is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to prepare design packages for power and lighting, ensure code compliance, and support capital and maintenance projects. You will supervise contractors, develop schedules, and assist with funding requests.

A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 5 years' experience are required; AutoCAD or MicroStation skills are preferred. The position offers a comprehensive salary range and benefits, with a cell phone provided for use on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Five (5) years experience in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in power, lighting, and control design.
• Three (3) years indirect supervisory experience including management, budgeting, hiring, and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical design packages for power and lighting systems and ensure compliance for all Metra facilities.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of construction contract contractors.
• Provide capital and maintenance project cost estimates and cost studies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AUTOCADD

MicroStation

Job description

Description

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.

Salary Range

$78,627.00 - $117,941.00

Reporting directly to the Director of Mechanical 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Have a 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 and employees’ 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 as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

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