Electrical Engineer - Energy & Industrial

This entry-level Electrical Engineer role offers hands-on experience designing and analyzing electrical systems for power and industrial facilities. Working under a project lead within a multi-discipline project team, you will:

• Support power distribution design for new and retrofit projects, including medium- and low-voltage systems (transformers, generators, motors).
• Prepare functional design drawings: single-line diagrams, relay & metering schematics, cable block diagrams, and other schematic drawings.
• Produce technical documentation and inputs for 2D/3D drawing production and modeling.
• Perform engineering calculations such as auxiliary power studies, voltage drop, protective-relay coordination, and arc-flash analysis.
• Prepare equipment specifications, bills of material, and procurement documentation; interface with vendors to obtain data.
• Coordinate design activities with other disciplines to ensure compliance with codes, specifications, and client requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and, when required, travel to vendor or client offices and project sites for construction coordination and field verification.
• Use modern automation and data tools to streamline calculations, documentation, and design checks; validate outputs with engineering judgment.

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering (emphasis in power systems preferred).
• Familiarity with electrical system design for medium- and low-voltage distribution equipment and equipment selection.
• Ability to produce technical plans and drawings and apply standard design techniques and principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship (the client does not sponsor work authorization for this position).

• Degree accredited by an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation.
• Experience in project-team electrical design for power plants or industrial facilities, including equipment selection, control philosophy, and preparation of calculations/specifications.
• Programming or scripting skills (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations or checks.
• Coursework or certificates in Computer Science, AI, or Software Engineering that support automation or AI-driven engineering workflows.

• Electrical power system analysis (voltage drop, relay coordination, arc-flash)
• Single-line drafting and schematic preparation
• Specification writing and bill-of-material development
• MS Office; familiarity with engineering calculation tools and scripting (valued)
• Vendor coordination and construction/field verification support

• Job base: Illinois Medical District / Chicago, IL (60684)
• Hybrid schedule: approximately 3 days in-office per week; occasional travel to client, vendor, or plant sites may be required.

• Base salary range: $62,998 – $90,586 per year (range disclosed in source; final offer depends on experience and location).
• Eligible for discretionary annual bonus (where applicable).
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life & accident insurance, disability coverage, 401(k), FSA/HSA options, tuition assistance, paid time off (vacation, holidays, parental/bereavement leave), and other employee programs.

• The client expects engineers to use data and modern tools (including automation and responsibly used AI) to improve workflows; verification and sound engineering judgment remain essential.
• The client does not provide U.S. work visa sponsorship for this role.
• This posting is for a full-time, regular position.

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