Transmission Engineer

Akkodis; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer/Civil Engineer for a hybrid role in Oak Brook, IL. This 24-month contract position requires strong electric utility expertise, project management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Candidates will manage significant capital projects, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring effective project execution. Competitive pay rate of $60-$65/hr is offered.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale capital projects in the $1M – $5M range.
• Lead cross-functional teams from planning to execution.
• Handle design work within utility projects.

Skills

Electric utility industry experience

Construction project management

Cost forecasting and budgeting

Project execution

Understanding of electric grids

Design work in utility projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Akkodis is seeking an Electrical Engineer/ Civil Engineer with a client in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 for a 24-month contract.

Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 - Hybrid. Title: Electrical Engineer/ Civil Engineer. Duration: 24-month Contract. Pay Rate: $60-$65/hr on W-2 (rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors).

Note: This description contains the role’s responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer statements are included as required.

Responsibilities

• Strong electric utility industry experience (or adjacent, but electric utility is strongly preferred).
• Experience with construction project management and utility design work.
• Ability to manage large-scale capital projects ($1M – $5M range).
• Strong business acumen with experience in cost forecasting, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Solid understanding of electric grids, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing projects from planning to execution.
• Heavy emphasis on design work within utility projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

Role Highlights

• Capital Management

Benefits and Employment Details

• Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.
• Paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave where required by law; other paid leave and Holiday pay as applicable.
• Candidate Privacy Information Statement is available for review.

Legal and Compliance

• Our company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including applicable Fair Chance Acts and ordinances (California, Los Angeles, San Francisco).

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function/Industries: Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing; Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

Notes

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