Senior Electrical Engineer

Lombard, IL / Griffith, INElectrical Engineering – Electrical Engineering /HybridSeasoned Electrical Engineer with 10-15 years of experience in Medium/High voltage design and application of switch gear and motor controls within a power distribution or engineering consulting environment. This individual interfaces with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes A&E organization. May visit job site as required for exchange of information.ResponsibilitiesStrong Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capability and the initiative to perform the following tasks while supervising and mentoring junior staff membersStrong technical skills and an ability to mentor and assist staff in all aspects of electrical design, including I&C specifications and selectionAssist staff with ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budgetAbility to analyze, design and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare instrumentation specifications for purchaseOn-site interface with client engineering representative and other discipline engineersMedium & High power distribution system design and layoutSubstation design, short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies Lighting design and grounding and lightning protectionElectrical heat trace designDevelopment of wiring diagrams and schematicsApplication of medium to high voltage transformersApplication of uninterruptible power systemsConduit, cable tray and underground duct bank designUtility interface designElectrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination and voltage dropInstrumentation & Controls DutiesP&ID developmentInstrument selection and specifications, control valve and primary element sizingInstrument loop diagrams, location plans and installation details. Interconnection and wiring diagramsSystem architecture developmentControl system hardware specificationsDevelopment of sequence of operation and functional description documentsDevelopment of cause and effect diagramsAll other duties as assigned Technical CompetenciesAbility to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneouslyStrong verbal and written communication skillsKnowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software and Smart Plant Instrumentation (inTools) Extensive knowledge of AutoCADQualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required10-15 Years of experience working in power distribution or engineering consultingMust possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skillsMust be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future$100,000 - $150,000 a yearSalaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.