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Aldridge Electric · 1 month ago

Project Engineer (Distribution/Medium Voltage Systems)

Des Plaines, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Aldridge Electric is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to perform engineering design activities for electrical substations. This role involves leading design resources, managing project schedules and budgets, and ensuring quality deliverables while supporting the Power Division teams.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

The Project Engineer (Distribution/Medium Voltage Systems) will lead internal and external design and engineering resources to support ongoing projects and key pursuits

Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality of assigned projects

Perform and direct internal and external resources in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage substations and transmission lines including, but not limited to: one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, Station Electrical Assembly Drawings, cable and conduit plan and details, ground grid design and details, foundation plans and details, structural plans and details, control enclosure design and details, lightning protection plans, bills of materials, inter-discipline coordination activities, specify and select substation equipment, contribute to substation equipment specifications, construction support, facility studies, and site visits

Review, select, and coordinate vendors

Manage RFI's and information flow for projects

Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients

Support PM with project reporting needs

Support proposal development

Support the mentorship and training of other team members

Shall understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs

Travel will be required estimated +/- 25%

Qualification

Substation designElectrical engineeringProject managementIEEE/ANSI standardsMicrosoft Office SuiteMentorshipFast-paced environment

Required

BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, or equivalent technical education

Or equivalent seven (7) or more years of experience in substation design

Experience in 15kV through 345kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards

Experience filling the role of project engineer/lead for several transmission & distribution projects occurring concurrently

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel and Word

Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size

Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others

Five (5) to seven (7) or more years of experience in substation design

Ability to successfully participate in multiple projects concurrently and manage budgets and schedules

Preferred

Experience in electric utility substation design (15kV through 500kV) and IEEE/ANSI standards is a plus

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Incentive Programs

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Legal Assistance

Identity Protection

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company

Aldridge Electric

Aldridge Electric, Inc. offers electrical contracting services.

Founded in 1932

Libertyville, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.aldridgegroup.com

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