Power Electrical System Engineer

RINA Piraeus Team; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA is seeking an entry-level Power Electrical System Engineer in Lisle, IL to gain hands-on experience in electrical power design and analysis projects within our Electrical Engineering and Power Systems division.

You will assist in design and analysis of power systems, prepare drawings and reports, perform load calculations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with NEC and IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (power focus preferred).
• Recent graduate or 0–2 years of experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical power systems and distribution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and analysis of electrical power systems (low, medium, and high voltage)
• Support preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, and technical reports
• Perform load calculations and support power distribution studies
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams and project managers
• Participate in field work, site visits, and inspections as needed
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE)
• Support projects from concept through completion

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Power systems focus

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Power Electrical System Engineer

Lisle, IL, US, 60532

Division: Electrical Engineering and Power Systems

Mission

RINA is a leading engineering and consulting firm specializing in Energy, infrastructure, marine, or industrial systems. We are committed to delivering high-quality solutions and supporting the professional growth of our team. We are seeking a motivated Entry‑Level Electrical Engineer with an emphasis in power systems to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands‑on experience working on real‑world electrical power design and analysis projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the design and analysis of electrical power systems (low, medium, and high voltage)
• Support preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, and technical reports
• Perform load calculations and support power distribution studies
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams and project managers
• Participate in field work, site visits, and inspections as needed
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE)
• Support projects from concept through completion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power focus preferred)
• Recent graduate or 0–2 years of experience
• Basic understanding of electrical power systems and distribution
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co‑op experience in power systems, utilities, or engineering consulting
• Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, or SKM (preferred but not required)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering General

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, and Armed Forces service medals. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.