System Engineer

Brooksource; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company seeks an Engineer I to join their System Planning team in Naperville, IL. This hybrid position provides early-career engineers hands-on experience in power system design. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 0–5 years of experience. Proficiency in MS Office and discipline-specific software is preferred, along with effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of related engineering experience.
• Ability to make limited independent decisions with supervisory review.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering processes and design standards to develop power system solutions.
• Support cost estimation and construction specification preparation.
• Promote a safe work environment by prioritizing safety.

Skills

Basic proficiency in discipline-specific software

Intermediate proficiency in MS Office

Effective communication skills

Basic problem-solving skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering plans

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Tools

CAD/GIS

Job description

Location

Naperville, IL (Hybrid: Monday–Thursday in-office)

Start Date: December 1, 2025

End Date: November 30, 2026

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Engineer I to join our System Planning team in Naperville, IL. This hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to gain hands-on experience in power system design and construction. The successful candidate will apply engineering principles, design criteria, and software tools to support the development of power-related systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply engineering processes and design standards to develop power system solutions.
• Support cost estimation, design option development, and construction specification preparation.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance for contractor-developed designs and construction packages.
• Promote a safe work environment by prioritizing safety in all tasks.
• Understand and support planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance processes.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment across design and construction activities.
• Utilize design software and adhere to industry and Southern Company standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining system design standards and criteria.
• Support field teams during construction and maintenance operations.
• Estimate materials and transmit construction packages and specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0–5 years of related engineering experience.
• Introductory engineering knowledge and basic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make limited independent decisions with supervisory review.
• Basic proficiency in discipline-specific software.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and effective communication skills across all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Internship or co-op experience in an engineering field.
• Basic proficiency in CAD/GIS.
• Experience with hydraulic analysis and project management.