Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry Level)

About the Role

• This position has a target start date of January 2027.
• Opportunity to utilize and expand academic background in Electrical Engineering on projects ranging from existing plant retrofit to new generation installations.
• Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers.
• Involved in power distribution designs and preparation of specifications for procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
• Support project lead in coordinating systems design activities to ensure compliance 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 to the client.
• 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 to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
• This position is based on a hybrid work schedule requiring 3 days per week in-office.
• This position is based in Chicago, IL.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant and industrial plant electrical systems.
• Preparation of specifications for procurement of electrical power equipment and installation services.
• Coordination of systems design activities.
• Preparation of functional design drawings.
• Preparation of detailed calculations (auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, arc flash).
• Vendor interfacing for bills of material and equipment purchase specifications.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MS Office applications

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Emphasis in power systems, 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Valued Skills & Experience

• 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 includes the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant.

Compensation

• Compensation Range: $62,998 - $90,586
• Total compensation package includes base salary or hourly rate and benefits.
• May be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.