Senior Electrical Engineer

Lombard, IL / Griffith, IN Electrical Engineering – Electrical Engineering /Hybrid 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 A&E 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 DutiesP&t 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 (in Tools)  Extensive knowledge of AutoCADQualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
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 $100,000 - $150,000 a year Salaries for all positions 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. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range.

The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

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