Entry-Level Electrical Engineer

Position Overview

Entry‑Level Electrical Engineer Job Description

Henneman Engineering Inc. – Industrial Technology Group (ITG) provides comprehensive engineering solutions and consulting services to a broad base of clients, including electrical, mechanical, chemical, process, controls, plumbing, and structural engineering. ITG’s industrial clients include heavy manufacturing, food production, chemical processing, consumer products, energy, and renewable energy.

• Exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Conceptualize the initial electrical design approach for all project types and have overall responsibility for the electrical engineering work.
• Knowledgeable in consulting and construction practices to include plan/specifications, design/build, and construction manager roles and responsibilities.
• Supervise the design and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with city, state, and county officials and other outside agencies.
• Resolve a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
• Serve as liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Organize and prepare all electrical construction drawings (single‑line diagrams, layouts, sections, elevations, and details as appropriate), technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates. Also participate in contract bidding/administration and on‑site project management.
• Conduct electrical systems analysis, such as arc flash, short circuit, and coordination studies utilizing power system analysis software.
• Understand power system protection and relaying schemes for electrical distribution systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Low, Medium & High Voltage Distribution
• Electrical Equipment Including Substations, Switchgear, and Protective Relaying
• Electrical Systems Modeling:
  Arc Flash, Short Circuit & Coordination Studies
• Electrical Equipment Maintenance & Testing
• Lighting Systems
• Emergency Power Systems
• Grounding and Lightning Protection

• Education:
  
  4‑Year Electrical Engineering degree required.
• Experience:
  
  Entry level. However, Henneman Engineering is open to considering a diverse range of experience and skill levels.
• Experience with AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP (or other power systems analysis software) is preferred.

• Salary: $58,000–$70,000 commensurate with skills and experience.
• Benefits typical of industry including paid holidays, vacation, health, disability, life, dental, vision insurance, and 401K program.
• Room for growth.

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Location:
  
  Champaign, IL, in office
• Note:
  
  Henneman Engineering is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.