Lead / Senior Electrical Engineer - Design

Jedson Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead/Senior Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing power systems, coordinating construction, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. With over 10 years of experience in the consulting engineering and construction industry, you will represent the electrical discipline in client meetings and provide innovative solutions to complex problems. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of industry codes and standards, along with proficiency in tools like Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD. Join a forward-thinking company that values expertise and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical design and installation.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA codes.

Responsibilities

• Design power system facilities and coordinate construction operations.
• Develop equipment specifications and contractor scope documents.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design of Power Systems

Project Management

Client Interaction

Problem Solving

Knowledge of Codes and Standards

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PE License or EIT Certificate

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Position: Lead / Senior Electrical Engineer - Design

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id: 663

# of Openings: 1

WHO WE ARE:

Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. We provide full-service engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, CPG, F&B, power and heavy industrial markets across the nation. We are in a significant growth mode and it’s an exciting time to be joining our business!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

1. Participate in client meetings to represent the electrical discipline, and provide advice and solutions to the client's problems.
2. Design power system facilities and equipment and coordinate construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, and distribution systems and equipment.
3. Develop conceptual layouts and sketches to drive the most efficient design on a project-by-project basis.
4. Participate in the planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating detailed phases of electrical engineering projects.
5. Develop equipment specifications.
6. Develop construction specifications and contractor scope of work documents.
7. Direct preparation of or prepares drawings and specific type of equipment and materials to be used in construction and equipment installation.
8. Inspect completed installations for conformance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards.
9. Work products will include: one-line diagrams, wiring drawings, panel layout drawings, motor schematics, instrument loop sheets, conduit and tray routing drawings, and contractor scope documents.
10. Work with systems and equipment grounding requirements (high resistance, building and isolated grounding).
11. Provide on-site start-up support.

YOUR IDEAL BACKGROUND:

1. 10+ years of experience with design/installation of medium and low-voltage distribution equipment, with experience in consulting engineering and construction industry.
2. Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA).
3. Able to handle onsite plant projects with minimal supervision.
4. Well organized with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and operate within budgets and work directly with client engineers and maintenance teams.
5. Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
6. Capability with CAD systems including AutoCAD.
7. PE license or EIT certificate with ability to obtain PE license is preferred but not required.