Senior Electrical Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Lombard (IL)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

A design services firm in Lombard, IL, seeks a seasoned Electrical Engineer with a bachelor's degree and 10-15 years of experience in power distribution. The role involves supervising junior staff, analyzing and designing engineering packages, and direct client interaction. Ideal candidates are skilled in AutoCAD and possess strong communication abilities. Competitive salary range is $100,000 - $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

10-15 years of experience in power distribution or engineering consulting.
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor junior staff members.
Analyze, design, and produce engineering packages for clients.
Assist staff to ensure engineering packages are completed on time.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

AutoCAD

SKM Electrical Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM electrical modeling software

Job description

Overview

Seasoned Electrical Engineer with 10-15 years of experience in Medium/High voltage design and application of switch gear and motor controls within a power distribution or engineering consulting environment. This individual interfaces with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes A&E organization. May visit job site as required for exchange of information.

Base pay

$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

Strong Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capability and the initiative to perform the following tasks while supervising and mentoring junior staff members
Strong technical skills and an ability to mentor and assist staff in all aspects of electrical design, including I&C specifications and selection
Assist staff with ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
Ability to analyze, design and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare instrumentation specifications for purchase
On-site interface with client engineering representative and other discipline engineers
Medium & High power distribution system design and layout
Substation design, short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies
Lighting design and grounding and lightning protection
Electrical heat trace design
Development of wiring diagrams and schematics
Application of medium to high voltage transformers
Application of uninterruptible power systems
Conduit, cable tray and underground duct bank design
Utility interface design
Electrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination and voltage drop

Instrumentation & Controls Duties

P&ID development
Instrument selection and specifications, control valve and primary element sizing
Instrument loop diagrams, location plans and installation details
Interconnection and wiring diagrams
System architecture development
Control system hardware specifications
Development of sequence of operation and functional description documents
Development of cause and effect diagrams
All other duties as assigned

Technical Competencies

Ability to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software and Smart Plant Instrumentation (inTools)
Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
10-15 Years of experience working in power distribution or engineering consulting
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

$100,000 - $150,000 a year

Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

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