Senior Electrical Engineer — Grid & Power Systems Leader

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 116,534 - 154,413; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

401(k) + ESOP

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to advance electrical testing, analyze results, and influence design decisions across product roadmaps. You will lead engineering projects, mentor teammates, and collaborate with multiple disciplines to deliver manufacturable, high-performance medium‑voltage solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in electrical/power systems engineering, hands-on experience with high/medium-voltage equipment, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
• Experience with electromechanical or electromagnetic assemblies and high/medium-voltage equipment.
• Knowledge of IEEE/IEC standards for high-voltage testing.
• Ability to design tests, define objectives, instrumentation requirements and data analysis methods, and to interpret results.
• Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, Minitab or comparable tools for data analysis and automation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive electrical testing and analyze results to support design decisions and product roadmaps.
• Lead engineering projects and subsystems within larger initiatives; align across teams and stakeholders.
• Develop new products from concept through prototyping and transfer to manufacturing.
• Mentor lower-level engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate across Insulation Technology, Vacuum Interrupter, Electronics, and Advanced-Mfg teams to optimize designs for production.
• Drive basic and applied research to advance technology concepts aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Engineering

Data Analysis

Project Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Minitab

Job description

S&C Electric Company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to advance electrical testing, analyze results, and influence design decisions across product roadmaps. You will lead engineering projects, mentor teammates, and collaborate with multiple disciplines to deliver manufacturable, high-performance medium‑voltage solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in electrical/power systems engineering, hands-on experience with high/medium-voltage equipment, and strong communication skills to