Senior Electrical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Volunteer leave

Performance bonuses

Transit program

Job summary

KDM Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Chicago to lead complex distribution design projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, perform QA/QC on designs, and mentor other engineers while ensuring client satisfaction and project success.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical Engineering (or E.E. Tech), a PE license preferred, and 10+ years of distribution design experience, with familiarity in ComEd standards.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in distribution design, with ComEd experience preferred.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards; client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and project teams on mid-to-large scale initiatives.
• Coordinate activities with internal team members and clients.
• Perform QA design reviews and peer reviews for project documents.
• Mentor project team members and provide guidance.
• Assist in scoping documents and fee preparation.
• Prepare and review drawings using TED.
• Resolve design questions and technical concerns.
• Deliver excellent client service.

Skills

10+ years distribution design

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

P.E. preferred

Tools

TED

Job description

Description

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as an 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.

Top Reasons to Work for Us:

• Challenging and Meaningful Work
• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Paid Holidays
• Great Work-Life Balance
• Fun and Flexible Work Environment
• Organization with People-First Mentality
• Dynamic Leadership Team
• A Culture that Values Your Input

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.

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