Electrical Engineer

About the Role

• Provide electrical design, technical analysis, and resolution of electrical engineering problems.
• Provide technical support to other electrical engineers and designers.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 including layout drawings, sequence of operations, Bill of Materials, wiring schematics, and 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 lists 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 with applicable UL, NEC, IEEE, and NEMA Standards.
• Develop test procedures and verify that finished products meet design and performance criteria.
• Stay technically acquainted with production methods, cost estimating procedures, new development technologies, materials, and electrical components.
• Review electrical drawings and specifications 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.
• Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this job.

Qualifications

• BS or Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics and automation, electronics, or engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• 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 preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of PQM and Relays (i.e., SEL, Basler, Schneider, Siemens).
• 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 systems, instrument transformers, power distribution, and controls.
• 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 are 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.

Work Location

• Franklin Park, IL or St. Charles, IL
• No remote work for this position.
• H1B Sponsorship is not available for this position.