Assistant Electrical Engineer

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago • Chicago, IL

27d

About The Position

Duties: Under immediate supervision, performs entry level electrical engineering work in electrical power and lighting systems design; construction inspection and scheduling review; and preparation of electrical estimates. Performs field inspections of electrical installations or assists in supervision of electrical equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university majoring in electrical engineering.
• An applicant who can demonstrate the likelihood of receiving the required degree by the anticipation date may be admitted to the examination process. Candidates so admitted, who are successful in the examination process, may not be appointed until evidence is provided that the requirements were fulfilled by the anticipation date.
• A four-year accredited college or university is interpreted to mean accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• Effective October 31, 2006, foreign-educated applicants must produce a satisfactory assessment of their academic qualifications by the Center for Professional Engineering Education Services (CPEES), a unit of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) or present an undergraduate degree from a school that is recognized by the Washington Accord. Prior to October 31, 2006, assessment by the Engineering Credentials Evaluation International (ECEI) was deemed qualifying.
• The NCEES assessment and any additional coursework used to correct deficiencies must be completed by the anticipation date.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois or another state will be accepted in lieu of an assessment for foreign-educated applicants.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry level electrical engineering work in electrical power and lighting systems design
• Construction inspection and scheduling review
• Preparation of electrical estimates
• Performs field inspections of electrical installations or assists in supervision of electrical equipment maintenance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees