About this opportunity
S&C Electric Company lists this Electrical Engineer I opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.
Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner
Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm On-Site (Chicago, IL)
Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $ $73,920 - $97,885. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as an Electrical Engineer I!
Are you passionate about Electrical Engineering? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Production & Custom Switching Solutions function. As an Electrical Engineer I, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.
The Electrical Engineer I supports the development efforts on projects aimed at improving production efficiency for electrical systems. This role is focused on learning product structure and capabilities, supporting design tasks and gaining exposure to electrical engineering tools and processes. S&C's Custom Engineering organization designs Engineer-To-Order solutions for a portfolio of products including Manual, Remote Supervisory, and Source-Transfer Vista for a wide range of customers including electric utilities and industrial/ commercial power users. In this job, you will report to the Assistant Manager - Custom Engineering
Key Responsibilities:
Designing switchgear control systems and metering circuits to meet specific customer application requirements using S&C automation products
Designing panel layouts, wire harness, cable assemblies, and generating Bills of Materials
Specifying low voltage electrical components including protection relays, RTUs, communication devices, and instrument transformers.
Defining requirements and writing custom instructions for production testing of control circuits
Generating supplementary instruction sheets that describe the operation of control circuitry
Participating in cross-functional design teams to ensure customer needs are satisfied through high-quality product designs that are delivered in a timely manner
Providing engineering support to a team of mechanical and electrical designers and acting as a technical resource for problem-solving activities in both design and production processes
What you'll Need to Succeed:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Experience in design and drafting electrical schematics and interconnection diagrams for low voltage control circuits
Proficiency in the use of CAD systems, preferably Zuken, MicroStation, SolidEdge, or AutoCAD
Experience in, or working knowledge of, medium voltage switching, and protection products and systems is not required but is a plus
Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design and manufacturing environment.
Strong technical abilities with good interpersonal and communication skills
Outstanding problem-solving skills
Experience with scripting languages such as Python or creation of Excel macros using VBA is a plus
Major Physical Demands:
Standing: Occasional standing for work
Lifting: Occasional lifting of switchgear components, less than 40 pounds
Walking: Occasional walking throughout the facility
Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects
Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects
Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects
Bending: Occasional bending during access to equipment
Reaching: Infrequent reaching
Handling: Occasional handling of parts or tools
Environment: Standard office
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S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at .
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