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Project Engineer

$96.51k - $127.89k

S&C Electric

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!

Hours

  • 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Mon-Fri) - Onsite

Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $96,514 - $127,886.88. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.


Join Our Team as a Project Engineer!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare calculations associated with building electrical systems and power infrastructure, low voltage controls, lighting, life safety.
  • Perform field survey work necessary to validate layouts/plans prior to, during, and after construction.
  • Perform field survey work necessary to accurately transcribe existing building plans into CAD based drawings.
  • Prepare drawings and engineering/construction documents.
  • Prepare electrical system drawings, single lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical physicals (arrangement, assembly, detail, fabrication), specifications, functional descriptions, sequence of operations.
  • Prepare cost estimates, schedules, specifications, review/comment/approve drawings and submittals, installation supervision.
  • Assist fellow team members within the Facilities department with design, troubleshooting, and electrical expertise.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance
  • Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
  • Drive a car or other vehicle
  • Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
  • Coordinate work of contractors


What you'll Need To Succeed:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or similar
  • Expertise/familiarity with industrial power distribution and protection, UPS systems, switchgear, emergency generators, life safety, PLCs, building automation, ladder logic, motor controls, low voltage systems including fire signaling, access control, surveillance, and utility infrastructure systems.
  • Familiarity and experience with commissioning above systems, startup, and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, UL, IBC, Chicago Electric Code, NEMA, and electrical industry codes and standards.
  • Ability to create project budgets/estimates.
  • Experience with construction management, electrical construction standards and practices, and coordination of trades.
  • Drafting experience with AUTOCAD and MicroStation.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to prioritize work and stay organized to meet project schedules and internal customer requests
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to review, interpret and effectively comment on drawings as required to accurately communicate desired construction to contractors.

Discipline/Specialty Preferred

  • P.E. license or FE
  • Process system and/or material handling experience
  • Experience with audit compliance
  • Experience with preventative maintenance
  • Experience with project management
  • Experience with Building Automation Systems
  • Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematic drawings


S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us View email address on click.appcast.io

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