Senior Electrical Engineer

KDM Engineering; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Life and disability insurances

Paid time-off

Performance bonuses

Quarterly team-building outings

Meditation space and nap room

Job summary

KDM Engineering is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in distribution design, preferably with ComEd. Responsibilities include leading projects, conducting QA reviews, and ensuring excellent client service. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $135,000, exceptional benefits, and a positive team environment. Join a diverse and inclusive company committed to technical excellence and employee growth.

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum of experience with Distribution Design, ComEd experience preferred.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Motivated to continually take on more responsibility and lead the team.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects and project team in the execution of several mid-to-large scale projects.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) design reviews and Peer Reviews for all project documents.
• Provides excellent client/customer service.

Skills

Distribution Design

Quality Assurance

Client communication

Technical problem-solving

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority‑and woman‑owned professional engineering firm focusing on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services.

Description

Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority‑and woman‑owned professional engineering firm focusing on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services.

Sr. Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience (ComEd preferred). Will need to coordinate and complete complex distribution designs and will give a complete QA/QC check on other designer's projects.

Salary range

$100,000 - $135,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Leads projects and project team in the execution of several mid‑to‑large scale projects
• Communicates and coordinates project activities with internal team members
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) design reviews and Peer Reviews for all project documents
• Performs peer reviews and mentors project team members
• Assists in the preparation of scoping documents and fees
• Prepares and reviews project drawings in TED
• Resolves design questions and technical concerns
• Provides excellent client/customer service

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Preferred
• P.E. Preferred
• 10 years minimum of experience with Distribution Design, ComEd experience preferred
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards
• Ability to interface effectively with clients, employees, and management team is essential
• Motivated to continually take on more responsibility and lead the team

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to comply with all pre‑employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possess a valid Driver's License

Why Choose KDM

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women‑Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work.

Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

Full List Of Benefits & Perks

• Positive team environment
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible schedules
• Growth opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life, long‑term disability, and short‑term disability insurances
• Paid time‑off.
• Paid holidays.
• Volunteer leave
• Performance bonuses
• HSA & HRA
• Transit program
• Parental and maternity leave
• Supportive management
• Culture engagement group
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly team‑building outings
• Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
• Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room

Equal Employment Opportunity

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.