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Senior Electrical Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Griffith, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026
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Job Summary
  • Seasoned Electrical Engineer with 10-15 years of experience in Medium/High voltage design and application of switch gear and motor controls within a power distribution or engineering consulting environment.  This individual interfaces with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes organization.  May visit job site as required for exchange of information.    


Responsibilities
  • Strong Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capability and the initiative to perform the following tasks while supervising and mentoring junior staff members.
  • Strong technical skills and an ability to mentor and assist staff in all aspects of electrical design, including I&C specifications and selection
  • Assist staff with ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
  • Ability to analyze, design and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare instrumentation specifications for purchase
  • On-site interface with client engineering representative and other discipline engineers
  • Medium & High power distribution system design and layout
  • Substation design, short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies
  • Lighting design and grounding and lightning protection
  • Electrical heat trace design
  • Development of wiring diagrams and schematics
  • Application of medium to high voltage transformers
  • Application of uninterruptible power systems
  • Conduit, cable tray and underground duct bank design
  • Utility interface design
  • Electrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination and voltage drop


Instrumentation & Controls Duties
  • P&ID development
  • Instrument selection and specifications, control valve and primary element sizing
  • Instrument loop diagrams, location plans and installation details.
  • Interconnection and wiring diagrams
  • System architecture development
  • Control system hardware specifications
  • Development of sequence of operation and functional description documents
  • Development of cause and effect diagrams
  • All other duties as assigned 


Technical Competencies
  • Ability to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner
  • Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software and Smart Plant Instrumentation (inTools)  
  • Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD


Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
  • Experience: 10-15 Years of experience working in power distribution or engineering consulting
  • Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future


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$100,000 - $150,000 a year
Salaries for all position are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise.
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Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

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Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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