Job Information
Actalent Electrical Engineer in Chicago, Illinois
Job Description: Electrical Engineer
This person will be the lead SME EE for the company, running studies, consulting with Capital Projects, and assisting in troubleshooting electrical issues at their plants.
Summary:
We are looking for an Electrical Engineer/Designer with 10 years of experience to join the technical engineering team. The Electrical Engineer/Designer will work directly with office personnel, plant personnel, Project Managers, and other disciplines to develop and modify electrical design. They will perform calculations, create/modify drawings, write scope of work, coordinate with outside contractors and vendors, and make visits to plants as needed. Additionally, they will write specifications, develop preliminary designs, MTO's, and man-hour estimates.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the design and/or specification of equipment and processes
Provide technical input for engineering design
Review and approve engineering drawings and plans
Work closely with other engineering disciplines on multi-discipline projects
Work as a key part of a project team to meet project objectives
Work with plant personnel to ensure compatibility with plant equipment and procedures
Develop project scope and mentor less experienced engineers/designers in the execution of electrical design
Ensure the company’s safety values and practices are adhered to in all designs and plant modifications
Lead and provide technical input to 3rd party engineering design firms to maintain company standards of quality, safety, and scope adherence
Utilize department resources, experience, and existing engineering designs in the performance of assignments
Provide troubleshooting and technical assistance to manufacturing plants
Meet discipline’s commitments regarding schedule and budget
Provide discipline's contribution of labor and material quantities for capital project cost estimates for engineering and equipment
Hard Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
10 years’ experience in industrial electrical design inclusive of in-field construction experience
Experience with SKM Tools
Experience with Studies
Electric Design for CAPEX projects
Proficient in electrical CAD design (AutoCAD, Draftsight)
Ability to use OpenSCAD, ETABS, and Visual
Ability to work with 480V and above
Ability to work with Low Voltage, Medium Voltage designs- MCC and down i.e. 480V and lower
Ability to prepare MCC, VFD, and IO/PLC components equipment specifications
Soft Skills
Ability to work in the field with no supervision needed
Ability to supervise engineers
Ability to travel 20% of the time
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.