Electrical Engineer II: Power & Lighting, Flexible Hours

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 Illinois is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design electrical power and lighting systems. You will prepare design packages, ensure compliance, and coordinate with contractors and consultants for capital and maintenance projects.

Reporting to the Director of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design, you will develop schedules, estimate costs, and assist in securing funding while adhering to driving and flexible-hour requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum five years' experience in electrical engineering focusing on power, lighting and control design.
• Three years indirect supervisory experience including planning, guidance, budgeting and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical design packages (drawings, specifications and calculations) for power and lighting systems.
• Ensure compliance for Metra facilities.
• Supervise and coordinate construction contract contractors; provide guidance for design projects with outside consultants.
• Develop project and construction schedules; assist in grant funding and cost estimates.

Skills

Electrical power design

Lighting design

Control systems

Supervisory experience

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Metra Commuter Rail in Illinois is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design electrical power and lighting systems. You will prepare design packages, ensure compliance, and coordinate with contractors and consultants for capital and maintenance projects.

Reporting to the Director of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design, you will develop schedules, estimate costs, and assist in securing funding while adhering to driving and flexible-hour requirements.