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Electrical Engineer - Decatur, IL
This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position.
Position Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer to join our North American Electrical team.
In this role, you will support electrical system studies and learn how to analyze power distribution systems. You will gain hands on experience with short-circuit studies, arc flash analysis, load flow, motor starting, and harmonic studies under the guidance of experienced engineers.
This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to grow technical skills, work on real-world electrical projects, and contribute to safe and reliable plant operations.
What You’ll Do
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have shown that applicants may self "select-out" of consideration if they do not meet all posted qualification. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity.
REF:106111BR
"AJCIND"
This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position.
Position Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer to join our North American Electrical team.
In this role, you will support electrical system studies and learn how to analyze power distribution systems. You will gain hands on experience with short-circuit studies, arc flash analysis, load flow, motor starting, and harmonic studies under the guidance of experienced engineers.
This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to grow technical skills, work on real-world electrical projects, and contribute to safe and reliable plant operations.
What You’ll Do
- Work with senior engineers to review and update single-line diagrams and SKM electrical models
- Assist in conducting electrical studies to include load flow, fault current analysis, motor start analysis and Harmonic analysis to evaluate system performance and the impact of changes on system dynamics
- Learn how to review arc flash reports and electrical models to ensure compliance with industry standards (IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E)
- Support plants in remediating overdutied equipment issues
- Help perform load flow and related studies to inform design decisions, guided by IEEE standards
- Contribute to maintaining and improving study guidelines and technical manuals
- Take part in developing and updating our electrical safety program
- Review engineering packages with mentorship to ensure compliance with scope and good engineering practices
- Gain experience in guiding contractors and vendors on modeling guidelines and quality expectations
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and interest in learning IEEE standards and NFPA 70E
- Familiarity with common electrical drawings and documentation (single-line diagrams, panel schedules, schematics, etc.)—coursework experience is fine
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in learning about power system modeling software
- Commitment to safety in all work
- Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
- Positive, proactive, and motivated to grow in your career
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have shown that applicants may self "select-out" of consideration if they do not meet all posted qualification. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity.
REF:106111BR
"AJCIND"