Electrical Project Engineer: Grid Reliability & Innovation

S&C Electric; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work

Employee-owned since 2012

Competitive compensation

Job summary

S&C Electric is seeking a Project Engineer to advance the electrical design of power infrastructure and building systems. You will prepare calculations, develop CAD drawings, and coordinate with field teams.

This onsite role requires a BS in Electrical or related field and strong knowledge of industry standards. You will contribute to cost estimates, schedules, and construction documents while partnering with the Facilities team to troubleshoot and drive projects to completion.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or similar.
• Expertise with industrial power distribution, protection, UPS, switchgear, life safety, PLCs, and building automation.
• Familiarity with commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, UL, IBC, Chicago Electric Code, NEMA, and electrical codes.
• Ability to create project budgets/estimates.
• Experience with construction management, electrical construction standards and coordination of trades.
• Drafting experience with AUTOCAD and MicroStation.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize work and stay organized to meet project schedules and internal customer requests
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to review, interpret and effectively comment on drawings as required to communicate construction to contractors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations associated with building electrical systems and power infrastructure, low voltage controls, lighting, life safety.
• Perform field survey work necessary to validate layouts/plans prior to, during, and after construction.
• Transcribe existing building plans into CAD-based drawings.
• Prepare drawings and engineering/construction documents.
• Prepare electrical system drawings, single lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanicals, specifications, and sequences of operations.
• Prepare cost estimates, schedules, specifications, review submittals, installation supervision.
• Assist fellow team members within the Facilities department with design, troubleshooting, and electrical expertise.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Drive a car or other vehicle.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Coordinate work of contractors.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

CAD drafting

AUTOCAD

MicroStation

Project budgeting

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

MicroStation

Job description

S&C Electric is seeking a Project Engineer to advance the electrical design of power infrastructure and building systems. You will prepare calculations, develop CAD drawings, and coordinate with field teams.

This onsite role requires a BS in Electrical or related field and strong knowledge of industry standards. You will contribute to cost estimates, schedules, and construction documents while partnering with the Facilities team to troubleshoot and drive projects to completion.