Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Job-:
Facilities

Location:

Chicago, IL, United States Workplace:
On-site

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid.

Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly.

Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Mon-Fri) - Onsite Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $96,514 - $. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training.

This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria. Join Our Team as a Project Engineer!

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare calculations associated with building electrical systems and power infrastructure, low voltage controls, lighting, life safety.

Perform field survey work necessary to validate layouts/plans prior to, during, and after construction.

Perform field survey work necessary to accurately transcribe existing building plans into CAD based drawings.

Prepare drawings and engineering/construction documents.

Prepare electrical system drawings, single lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical physicals (arrangement, assembly, detail, fabrication), specifications, functional descriptions, sequence of operations.

Prepare cost estimates, schedules, specifications, review/comment/approve drawings and submittals, installation supervision.

Assist fellow team members within the Facilities department with design, troubleshooting, and electrical expertise.

Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required

Communicate effectively and respectfully with others

Drive a car or other vehicle

Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules

Coordinate work of contractors

What you’ll Need To Succeed:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or similar

Expertise/familiarity with industrial power distribution and protection, UPS systems, switch gear, emergency generators, life safety, PLCs, building automation, ladder logic, motor controls, low voltage systems including fire signaling, access control, surveillance, and utility infrastructure systems.

Familiarity and experience with commissioning above systems, startup, and troubleshooting.

Knowledge of IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, UL, IBC, Chicago Electric Code, NEMA, and electrical industry codes and standards.

Ability to create project budgets/estimates.

Experience with construction management, electrical construction standards and practices, and coordination of trades.

Drafting experience with AUTOCAD and Micro Station.

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to prioritize work and stay organized to meet project schedules and internal customer requests

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to review, interpret and effectively comment on drawings as required to accurately…