Substation Designer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits package

Excellent working conditions

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Lombard, IL, is seeking an Electrical Designer to handle calculations, design documentation, and client meetings. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of electrical engineering training, proficiency in AutoCAD or Microstation, and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $110,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of technical training in design or drafting in electrical engineering.
• Basic experience with AutoCAD or Microstation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design computations and prepare construction drawings.
• Participate in client meetings to determine job requirements.
• Assist the discipline engineer in developing design work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Creative thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Design with the capabilities and the initiative to perform tasks with supervisory/mentor assistance as required.

• Design computations; prepare estimates, bill of materials, construction drawings, and other engineering documents
• Participate in client meetings to determine job requirements, discuss progress of job related problems, and find solutions to those problems
• Assist the discipline engineer or senior or principal designer in the development of the design portion of the work
• Review design drawings to ensure correct engineering and client approval
• Must have the ability to ensure project is within scope, budget, and schedule

Responsibilities

• Electrical Design with the capabilities and the initiative to perform tasks with supervisory/mentor assistance as required
• Design computations; prepare estimates, bill of materials, construction drawings, and other engineering documents
• Participate in client meetings to determine job requirements, discuss progress of job related problems, and find solutions to those problems
• Assist the discipline engineer or senior or principal designer in the development of the design portion of the work
• Review design drawings to ensure correct engineering and client approval
• Must have the ability to ensure project is within scope, budget, and schedule

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Associates Degree, Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years of technical training in design or drafting in electrical engineering
• Strong attention to detail is required
• Basic experience with AutoCAD or Microstation
• Solid Microsoft Office skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic ability to articulate complex ideas to co-workers and management
• Creative thinking in providing new solutions to design problems
• Eligibility to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Salary range: $70,000 - $110,000 a year

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company offers many rewarding career paths, an outstanding benefits package, and excellent working conditions.

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