Electrical Engineer 2 - Eng

Cadient, LLC; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Metra, America’s fourth busiest commuter rail system, seeks an Electrical Engineer II to prepare design packages for power and lighting systems and supervise construction and external consultants. The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5 years of relevant experience, and 3 years of indirect supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities include cost estimates, schedules, grant funding preparations, and coordination across engineering departments.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 years experience in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in power, lighting, and control design.
• 3 years indirect supervisory experience including task assignment, guidance, training, performance monitoring, budgeting, hiring, or termination.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare electrical design packages (drawings, specs, calculations) for power and lighting systems.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of contractors and advise design projects by outside consultants.
• Provide project cost estimates and cost studies to determine design cost effectiveness.
• Develop project and construction schedules.
• Prepare scope of work and grant funding forms to secure adequate funding for capital projects.
• Operate a company cell phone; work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, or weekends.

Conocimientos

5+ years Electrical Engineering exp

Supervisory experience

Budgeting / cost estimation

Construction coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

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, Electrical Engineering, 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 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.

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

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.

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.
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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