Engineer III

KDM ENGINEERING LLC • Chicago, IL

6d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer III will contribute to complex substation electrical designs and calculations. You will help lead the delivery of substation systems for our high voltage substation projects as you coordinate with other disciplines.

Requirements

• Proven ability to consistently produce high quality of work
• Ability to consistently work independently
• Advanced presentation, written, verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Familiar with discipline specific design software and design management systems.
• Familiar with Grounding Calculations
• Memberships and active participation in discipline specific professional organizations such as IEEE.
• Familiarity with applicable IEEE / EIC codes and standards.
• Understanding of CAD software.
• Ability to estimate, plan, and schedule substation projects
• Ability to support proposal activities
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel as well as ACAD or MicroStation and Revit.
• Four year technical degree from an ABET accredited institution.
• 5+ years of substation design engineering experience.
• Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License
• Tuesday, core in-office day

Responsibilities

• Design to client and regulatory requirements.
• The design and delivery of green and brown field high voltage electrical substation project
• Develop and maintain project documentation regarding protection and control design and construction.
• Support the development of plans & sections, details, control building layouts, P&C one line diagram, station service AC/DC distribution diagram, bill of material, cable schedule, etc.
• Help achieve quality, on schedule and budgets.
• Help identify scope changes.
• Vendor drawing review and disposition.
• Maintaining project files.
• Comply with project quality plans and standards
• Data and document entry into various platforms.
• Reporting safety, health and quality issues to management.
• Help prepare contract amendments
• Assist management as directed.
• Maintain self utilization as indicated by management
• Client interface
• Participate in project walkdowns
• Manage self-quality
• Mentor team members

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Paid Holidays
• Great Work-Life Balance
• Fun and Flexible Work Environment
• Organization with People-First Mentality
• Dynamic Leadership Team
• A Culture that Values Your Input
• Positive team environment
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible schedules
• Growth opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays.
• Volunteer leave
• Performance bonuses
• Transit program
• Parental and maternity leave
• Supportive management
• Culture engagement group
• Professional development assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly team-building outings
• Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
• Meditation space, Wellness room, and nursing mothers’ room

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level