Lead Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Merrillville, IN (45min from downtown Chicago)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Electrical Engineer performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:

· Prepare concept, schematic design, design development and construction documents.

· Design switchgear, substations, transformers, Remote Instrument Enclosures, and Building power systems.

· Conduct code research and incorporate applicable requirements into the design.

· Conduct material research and compile data for the project.

· Conduct field surveys. · Prepare project specifications.

· Communicate with project team and coordinate work.

· Develop cost estimates and proposals.

· Participate in presentations to customers.

· Experience with instrumentation, control system design or configuration a plus.

· Electrical Heat Tracing experience is a plus.

Requirements:

The Electrical Engineer (Engineering Specialist) requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

· 10 Years of Experience

· BS in Electrical Engineering

· Professional License (Electrical) in state of Texas

· Strong experience with ETAP Electrical Power System Analysis software

· Experience with SKM Electrical Software a plus

· Experience with power distribution and subsystems, including 480V and 13kV

· Demonstrated experience in technical execution on both FEL/FEED and EPC projects in the chemical and petrochemical industry.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Experience estimating labor and material efforts and preparing proposals related to Electrical Engineering jobs is a plus

· Self-motivating, self-managing individual

Working conditions are as follows:

· Position Type: Full-Time

· Core Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30pm

· Overtime: Occasionally (Straight time rate)

· Range: Permanent

· Travel: up to 50%

· Job Type: Full-time

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S without any sponsorship.