Electrical Engineer

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hiring an Electrical Engineer for the Office of Realty and Capital Planning. Under general direction, this position performs professional electrical engineering work involving the investigation, layout, design, construction, and installation of electrical systems and equipment in state-owned buildings and facilities. This includes on-site solar panel installations and electric vehicle charging stations. The role also assists with directing and managing staff engineers and architects on electrical engineering work; develops electrical installations from initial concepts through completed plans and specifications; reviews plans and specifications prepared by associate engineers and may draft electrical amendments; checks contractor-submitted electrical shop drawings; and confers with associate architects on preliminary plans and specifications. The engineer conducts field inspections of electrical installations and revises layouts to match actual site conditions. The position writes specifications for a broad range of electrical work, including power and lighting, high-voltage and underground or overhead distribution systems, transformers, substations, switchboards, elevators, fire alarms, interior and exterior illumination, lift-station electrical systems, and outdoor recreational distribution systems at campgrounds and other Department facilities. Other related duties may be assigned. The position is headquartered at IDNR Headquarters in Springfield, Illinois. The stated work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hybrid availability is 2 to 5 days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Travel is required. This is a union position subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent knowledge, skill, and mental development from four years of college.
Possession of an Illinois Certificate as a Registered Professional Engineer.
Four years of professional electrical engineering experience.
Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel in performance of duties.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering theory, principles, and practices.
Two years of experience planning, assigning, coordinating, and evaluating designs and specifications prepared by paraprofessional staff.
Two years of experience evaluating the design quality of electrical engineering schemes developed by private consultants and recommending changes, modifications, or redesigns.
Two years of extensive experience writing specifications for electrical engineering designs of complex power transmission and distribution systems.
Specialized knowledge of outdoor recreation distribution systems, including lift stations, electric vehicle charging stations, and solar panels.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain electrical systems and equipment in state-owned buildings and facilities, including on-site solar panel installations and electric vehicle charging stations.
Assist in directing and managing staff engineers and architects in connection with electrical engineering duties.
Design and develop electrical installations from inception through completed plans and specifications.
Review electrical plans and specifications prepared by associate engineers and write electrical amendments when needed.
Check electrical shop drawings submitted by contractors.
Attend conferences with associate architects regarding preliminary plans and specifications.
Perform professional electrical engineering work involving investigation, layout, design, construction, and installation.
Inspect electrical installations in the field and revise electrical layouts to conform to actual field conditions.
Write specifications for electrical work involving power and lighting; high-voltage, underground, and overhead distribution systems; transformers; substations; high-voltage switchboards; passenger and freight elevators; fire alarms; interior and exterior illumination; lift-station electrical systems; and outdoor recreational distribution systems at campgrounds and other Department facilities.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.