Electrical Engineer II

S&C Electric Company • Chicago, IL

3h • $87,758 - $116,285 • Onsite

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
Join Our Team as an Electrical Engineer II!
S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Engineering team. As Electrical Engineer II, you’ll be crucial in ensuring continued innovation and supporting our diverse team.
The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for designing, planning, and executing projects that help improve testing capabilities, testing efficiencies, and safety in the NJC Laboratories. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing designs for electrical and mechanical testing and monitoring equipment. The Electrical Engineer II will report to Senior Manager – NJC Laboratories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience with electrical instrumentation, electrical testing, or a related field.
• Sound understanding of electrical engineering principles and safety practices.
• Proficient in data analysis and statistical evaluation methods, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Great verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Meticulous approach to circuit design, data collection, and documentation to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Ability to work in a team environment, contribute ideas, and support team goals.
• Adherence to safety protocols and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient with relevant lab instrumentation, scopes, DMMs, high-voltage, and high-current measurements.
• Programming skills with languages like Visual Basic, MATLAB, and LabVIEW for test automation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, planning, and execution of projects related to improving and/or creating testing and monitoring equipment for the lab.
• Development of equipment drawings, electrical schematics, and specifications related to the lab’s test equipment.
• Development and analysis of electrical circuits related to the lab’s test equipment, and circuits for testing of switchgear products.
• Collaborate with lab team members and design engineering teams to understand project requirements.
• Set up and operate testing equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Conduct a range of tests, including electrical and mechanical tests for equipment verification, in accordance with requirements provided in industry standards and S&C’s internal standards.
• Accurately collect test data and measurements during testing. Analyze and interpret test results using statistical methods and engineering tools to draw meaningful conclusions and make data-driven recommendations.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues that arise during projects. Collaborate with other teams to develop solutions and improvements.
• Prepare detailed project reports, including methodology, results, and analysis. Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the lab.
• Support maintenance of test equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability in testing.
• Train S&C team members on the lab’s processes, equipment, and test methods, to ensure that the lab has the relevant skills needed to meet testing demand and for efficient operations.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees