Electrical Engineer

Please note; this role is based in St. Charles or Franklin Park!

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Position Summary: Provide electrical design, technical analysis and /or resolution of electrical engineering problems. Provide technical support to other electrical engineers and designers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform tasks associated with the design and engineering of automated switchgear, control systems for Medium voltage and Low voltage electrical power systems in strict compliance with company engineering processes, quality procedures and design standards
• Review job order documents processed by the sales department and organize design work
• Prepare technical submittals to include layout drawings, sequence of operations, Bill of Materials, wiring schematics, test procedures to meet customer approvals
• Work with project management on scope of work and timelines for project completion.
• Generate detailed design and drawing documents and parts list for manufacturing
• Write sequence of operation for automated control and transfer systems
• Create electrical schematic and wiring drawings for power and control systems
• Generate new PLC and HMI programs and update existing programs for automated control systems
• Learn and understand UL Standards, NEC, IEEE and NEMA Standards and their application to power distribution equipment
• Verify equipment design to meet compliance to applicable UL, NEC, IEEE and NEMA Standards
• Develop test procedures and verify that the finished products meet design and performance criteria
• Stay technically acquainted with production methods, cost estimating procedures, new development technologies, materials, electrical components, etc.
• Review electrical drawings and specifications in order to prepare submittals and project quotations that are on budget and on spec.
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with customers, vendors and other departments within SAI
• Occasional weekend and/or evening work and travel to jobsites
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor as needed
• Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this job

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

· BS or master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics and automation, electronics or engineering from an accredited engineering school required.

· 0-3 years’ experience as an electrical engineer

· Experience with live electrical power systems or experience gained through internships in a related field preferred

· Power engineering background or coursework

Knowledge and Skills:

· Knowledge of PQM and Relays (i.e., SEL, Basler, Schneider, Siemens etc.)

· Understand UL Standards, NEC, IEEE and NEMA Standards and their application to power distribution equipment preferred

· Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

· Understand electrical engineering including AC-DC Power system, instrument transformers, power distribution, controls etc.

· Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues during the design and testing phases.

· Knowledge of electrical components

· Understand PLC and HMI programming software, Modbus, Modbus/TCP and other related control and communications protocols

· Self-motivated and problem-solving skills a must

· Familiar with CAD Software tools

· Proficient in Microsoft 365

· Articulate verbal and written communication skills required with the ability to prepare written specifications and review contractual documents

• Must be able to read, write and converse fluently in English with the level of competency that will permit the applicant to function in the position (i.e., facilitate meetings, collaborate with colleagues, and customers through in-person or virtual meetings, quotes, contracts, submittals and email communication).

Work Location:

· Franklin Park, IL or St. Charles, IL

H1B Sponsorship is not available for this position

No remote work for this position

Electrical Power Distribution Equipment Manufacturing