We are seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer to work closely with Utility representatives and project teams to determine interconnect station locations and design requirements. You will participate in various meetings, site visits, and reviews to ensure project requirements and system impacts are thoroughly understood and incorporated.
ResponsibilitiesWork with Utility representatives and project team to determine interconnect station location and design requirements.Participate in pre-kickoff meetings with Utility representatives to review information provided by the customer and discuss how best to proceed.Participate in kickoff meeting with developer to clarify project requirements.Participate in site visits to determine the preferred and alternate locations for the station and any hinderances to construction.Review Utility Study Documentation to determine overall system impacts.Coordinate the creation of the single line diagram, electrical layout, property layout, and vicinity map drawings with the design team.Coordinate the relay protection requirements with Utility System Protection Engineers.Coordinate Transmission Line requirements with T-Line Engineers and Utility representatives.Send all drawings out for internal review.Prepare estimates and high-level schedules for the new station and any upgrade work required at existing stations.Prepare the Facility Study Report and submit it for internal review.Update the Facility Study documents to incorporate changes following review.Review and populate as necessary the Generation Interconnection Agreement to ensure it is aligned with the Facility Study.Participate in handoff meetings with the project execution team if the Developer moves forward with the project.Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work.Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.Essential SkillsBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-Accredited University2 to 10 years of experience in Power and Utilities Engineering and DesignExperience with Transmission, Distribution, and Power Supply projectsExperience with Protection & Control and Feasibility StudiesPreferred but Not Required - Professional Engineer license Work EnvironmentThe position is based in a 50-person office in Lombard, IL. Employees have the ability to choose between 2 work schedules: (A) 10-hour days Monday-Thursday with half-day Friday; or (B) 8-hour days Monday-Friday. Depending on the Engineering Level and experience, employees may have the option to work 1 day from home in addition to the above schedules. This role requires in-person attendance with a focus on collaboration and teamwork.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.87 - $67.31
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lombard,IL.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 23, 2025.
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