Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry Level)

About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Electrical Engineering on projects ranging from existing plant retrofit to new generation installations. You will work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant and industrial plant electrical systems. This role is based in Chicago, IL, and utilizes a hybrid work schedule requiring 3 days per week in office.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a project team environment under the direction of a project lead.
• Involve in power distribution designs and preparation of specifications for procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
• Support the project lead in coordinating systems design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare functional design drawings including single line, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams.
• Prepare documentation for design input for other drawing production and 3-D modeling.
• Prepare detailed calculations, including auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash calculations.
• Interface with vendors to prepare bills of material and equipment purchase specifications, and provide recommendations.
• Develop career via peer-learning through S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Potential for travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MS Office applications proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• A BS or MS in Electrical Engineering is required; emphasis in power systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical system design, including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), and equipment selection.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Target start date: January 2027.
• This position is based in Chicago, IL.
• May require occasional travel.

Valued But Not Required Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, or modifications or replacements for existing plants; experience ideally will include the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies (data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools) where relevant.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant.