Electrical Engineer

State of Illinois•Madison, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is accountable for performing professional electrical engineering duties involving scopes of work concerning the planning, designing, and reviewing of all project phases under the jurisdiction of the Capital Development Board (CDB). Under general direction, the incumbent is accountable for providing professional and technical electrical expertise and services in all phases of project development, analyzing Architect/Engineer (A/E) qualifications, reviewing plans and specifications prepared by A/Es, designing in-house projects and conducting research. The incumbent helps to ensure compliance with procedures and policies related to construction codes, legal aspects, and budget requirements.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college in an engineering or construction related field and five (5) years' related work experience OR requires nine (9) years of progressively responsible professional experience in electrical engineering.
Requires extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical engineering, building construction and renovation practices, building materials, trade capabilities and construction.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering.
Illinois certification as a licensed professional engineer.
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
Ability to understand and interpret relevant codes and research new technologies.
Ability to assist in phases of comprehensive building and renovation projects to include feasibility studies and preliminary drawings.
Working knowledge of MS Office products, AutoCAD, Adobe Pro.

Responsibilities

Reviews construction documents for general code compliance, technical sufficiency and to ensure conformance with applicable design requirements.
Conducts field surveys and prepares budget survey documents.
Works with A/Es, contractors, and user agencies to resolve project problems and serves as a resource to construction administration management and legal.
Prepares complete electrical working drawings, including details and explanatory notes for new buildings and renovation of existing ones.
Assists with evaluation, prescreening and selecting A/Es.
Keeps abreast with latest engineering developments to make recommendations to the Administrator of the Professional Services Division regarding construction, maintenance, and budgets.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
Health, life, vision and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources