Engineer II

K&A Power; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 89,743 - 109,686; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Planning with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

K&A Power Group in Oak Brook, IL seeks an Engineer II to contribute to electrical engineering projects for power utility and industrial clients. You will help define customer requirements, develop designs, estimates, and schedules, and produce AutoCAD drawings.

Join a people‑focused team that values innovation, QA of deliverables, field surveys, permits, and coordination with contractors and utilities. This role offers growth, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and two years of electrical engineering experience, including QA of design deliverables.
• Experience executing designs for overhead/underground distribution systems and GIS experience.
• Ability to coordinate with customers, contractors, utilities, and municipalities.

Responsibilities

• Determine customer needs for electrical projects; prepare feasibility studies and preliminary cost estimates.
• Develop final design, cost estimate and schedule; prepare equipment and materials specifications and AutoCAD drawings.
• Perform field surveys, obtain permits, coordinate design and work processes among stakeholders, and input data into SAP WMS, GIS, and related systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

GIS

Job description

K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.

We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose.

Start Your K&A Career

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineer II to join our team at K&A Power Group in Oakbrook, IL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations

• Determine customer needs/facility requirements for electrical engineering projects. Prepare feasibility studies, to include conceptual design and preliminary cost estimate. Develop final design, cost estimate and schedule for electrical engineering projects. Prepare equipment and materials specifications. Prepare Auto CAD drawings to be used to bid/award construction for electrical engineering projects. Perform field surveys and stakeouts. Acquire necessary permits and State/County/Municipality approvals. Coordinate the design and work process between the customer, contractors, trades, other utilities, municipality, and others involved in the process. Input data into the SAP WMS and Smart Map systems, GIS, others and reconcile project completion.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering field, and two (2) years of electrical engineering experience, including experience in reviewing/performing quality assurance of design deliverables, experience executing designs for both overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, and experience working with Geographic Information Systems("GIS").

Pay Range $99,715

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.