Graduate Electrical Engineer

KDM ENGINEERING LLC•Chicago, IL

2d•$55,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

After on-site training, our Graduate Engineer will be responsible for detailed design of mid voltage distribution projects up to and including 34kV. Candidate will interface closely with client and utilize company, OSHA, and IEEE standards to facilitate design projects. Distribution projects may include but will not be limited to 4 to 12kV conversions, Overhead to Underground conversions, smart grid, cable, and conduit design. Candidate will be responsible for working closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate overall design basis, providing direction and guidance to drafters and designers, directing the flow of drafting and designer duties, insuring design schedules are met, including regularly providing project status updates to project engineer. Engineers are expected to work to develop advanced skills, and work both independently and within a team.

Requirements

BS Electrical Engineering Degree
Understanding of power engineering theories and principles
Understanding of practices of researching engineering, design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing recommendations
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
Good written and oral communication skills
CAD software knowledge a plus
Understanding of building design, power generation plants, and/or utility systems
Ability to understand complex initiatives across multiple teams/platforms
Demonstrated project management skills
Quantitative and analytical skill set
0-2 years of relevant 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