Senior Electrical Engineer

Lombard, IL
Electrical Engineering – Electrical Engineering /
Full Time /
Hybrid

Responsibilities

    • Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with capabilities and the initiative to perform the following with little supervisory assistance 
    • Design and layout of Low & Medium power distribution system
    • Knowledge of substation design, short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies
    • Experience with lighting design and grounding and lightning protection
    • Design of electrical heat trace, wiring diagrams and schematics
    • Application of medium to low voltage transformers
    • Application of uninterruptable power systems
    • Conduit, cable tray and underground duct bank design
    • Utility interface design
    • Electrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination and voltage drop
    • Instrumentation & Controls Duties:
    • P&ID development
    • Instrument selection and specifications, control valve and primary element sizing
    • Instrument loop diagrams, location plans and installation details.
    • Interconnection and wiring diagrams
    • System architecture development
    • Control system hardware specifications
    • Development of sequence of operation and functional description documents
    • Development of cause and effect diagrams

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering 
    • 10-12 years of experience working in power distribution or engineering consulting 
    • Ability to effectively resolve technical design problems with little coaching
    • Strong Microsoft Office experience
    • Familiar with SKM electrical modeling software, Smart Plant Instrumentation (InTools) and AutoCAD
    • Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
    • Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.
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