Design Engineer

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

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! The Design Engineer supports the execution of power system studies, engineering analyses, and technical evaluations for transmission and/or distribution system projects. This role applies foundational engineering principles and knowledge of electric power systems to perform system modeling, analytical studies, calculations, and technical documentation while developing consulting and engineering expertise under the guidance of senior team members. The Design Engineer is responsible for completing assigned technical work, contributing to study deliverables, and maintaining the quality and accuracy of engineering outputs. The role collaborates with internal and cross-functional teams and may participate in customer interactions under supervision. Success in this position is demonstrated through technical growth, effective execution of assigned work, and the development of increasingly independent engineering judgment.

Requirements

0–2 years of power engineering experience or relevant internship/co-op experience in power system studies for transmission and/or distribution systems.
Basic understanding of electric power systems.
Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to support analysis and assist in evaluating study results.
Exposure to technical documentation, including supporting preparation of reports, calculations, and presentations with guidance from senior team members.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, demonstrating a willingness to learn and contribute to project tasks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information with guidance.
Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and develop technical skills.
Functional literacy with common office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel as required.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering degree with related relevant experience.
FE examination completed or progress demonstrated toward obtaining Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Master’s or Ph.D. Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Preferred Coursework or limited experience with studies such as power flow, short circuit, overcurrent coordination, arc flash, dynamic stability, and/or electromagnetic transient (EMT).
Exposure to power system modeling and analytical tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, CYME, ASPEN, PowerFactory) through academic work, internships, or training; ability to learn and apply software tools under guidance from senior team members.
Basic knowledge of transmission planning, generation interconnection, or compliance studies through academic or internship experience.
Basic knowledge of power system protection, DER interconnection or compliance studies through academic or internship experience.
Familiarity with programming or scripting tools (e.g., Python) for data analysis or automation.
Advanced knowledge in use of Microsoft Excel
Knowledge in use of MathCAD for engineering calculations

Responsibilities

Assist in performing power system studies and providing consulting services for transmission and/or distribution projects—including power system protection, system planning, interconnection, DER integration, and microgrid analyses—under close guidance from senior team members.
Assist in the preparation, organization, and maintenance of engineering reports, calculations, study results, and other project documentation.
Apply basic engineering principles to support analysis and assist in resolving technical issues using established tools and methods.
Complete assigned technical tasks in support of project execution, helping meet project schedules, quality expectations, and deliverable requirements.
Review assigned work products for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established engineering standards and project requirements before submission for technical review.
Work collaboratively with project teams, actively seeking guidance and incorporating feedback from experienced engineers to support successful project outcomes.
Assist with technical activities such as data collection, model setup, simulations, and report preparation.
Communicate project status and progress on assigned tasks to team members and supervisors. Participate in internal meetings and limited customer interactions under supervision.
Coordinate with internal teams to obtain project information, resolve data gaps, and support study execution and deliverable development.
Develop technical competency and consulting skills through training, mentoring, self-development, and hands-on project experience.
Demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and professionalism in completing assigned tasks.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety requirements in all assigned work.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively, professionally, and respectfully with others.
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the expectations of a design engineer.
Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules.