Hanson Professional Services Inc

Electrical Engineer

Lisle, IL 60532In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • 5+ years in consulting professional services in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with electrical construction drawings and specifications
  • Strong knowledge of electrical, building, and energy codes

Responsibilities

  • Design power distribution systems for various facilities
  • Create lighting and low voltage distribution layouts
  • Oversee generator and emergency transfer switch installations
  • Develop and implement grounding and lightning protection systems
  • Conduct site assessments and field observations to ensure compliance
  • Collaborate with project teams and offer guidance to junior staff
  • Integrate various low voltage systems including fire alarm and security

Benefits

  • Performance bonuses
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Comprehensive health & well-being plans
  • Financial wellness initiatives
  • Work-life balance programs
Full Job Description
A Day in the Life of an Electrical Engineer at Hanson

Here's a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

This position will be part of Hanson's electrical engineering team that serves local and nationwide clients in support of multiple discipline design and construction projects, including various Departments of Transportation (DOTs), Class I Railroads, United States Department of Defense, Fortune 500 private industry, and many other Federal, state, medical, commercial, industrial and educational facilities. General duties will include the design of power distribution systems on or within airport, commercial, governmental, and industrial facilities; lighting and lighting controls; and integration of fire alarm, voice/data, electronic access controls, multimedia, CCTV, and other low voltage systems. This assignment will involve periodic travel, including out of state travel, to meet project requirements.

Specific Anticipated Tasks
  • Lightning protection and other grounding systems
  • Commercial building electrical, lighting and communications distribution design
  • Site lighting design
  • Electrical medium voltage distribution
  • Generator systems
  • Emergency transfer switches
  • Low Voltage Power distribution systems for buildings and facilities
  • Renewable energy sources
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Nurse call systems
  • Telephone systems
  • Multimedia Systems and Intelligent Classrooms
  • Security systems (Electronic Access Controls, Closed Circuit Television Systems and Intrusion Detection Systems)


What We're Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Skills:
  • Knowledge of electrical, building, and energy codes
  • Ability to collaborate on multiple projects concurrently
  • Ability to assume task leadership responsibilities by providing guidance to CAD/Revit technicians and other Engineers/Designers
  • Experience observing field conditions, electrical construction, and the ability to effectively communicate with contractors
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong understanding of power system design analysis
  • Familiarity with Microsoft® Office, AutoCAD and REVIT
  • Familiarity with Lighting Calculation Software i.e., Visual, AGI32
  • Familiarity with Generator sizing software i.e., Cummins Power Suite, Cat Electric Power Specsizer
  • Familiarity with voltage drop, fault current and arc flash calculators i.e., EDR, Easypower, SKM, Design Master
  • Familiarity with energy analysis software i.e. ComCheck and FLACOM EnergyGauge


Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Licensure as a professional engineer in Electrical Engineering or the ability to obtain licensure within six (6) months
  • Minimum of 5 years in the consulting professional services industry, in the Electrical Engineering Discipline
  • Specific technical experience with the preparation of electrical construction drawings, specifications, submittals review and construction administration.


Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Performance bonuses
  • 401(k) with matching contribution
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Comprehensive health & well-being plans
  • Financial wellness plans
  • Work-life balance programs


Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It's important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You'll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:
  • Monthly educational webinars
  • Leadership training
  • Lunch & learn development sessions
  • 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Award-winning internship program
  • Employee recognition
  • And so much more!


About Hanson Professional Services Inc

Hanson Professional Services Inc is a national, employee-owned consulting firm providing engineering, planning and allied services. The firm has been providing services for over 60 years and has offices in multiple states. Hanson is a multi-disciplinary firm providing services in the areas of aviation, bridges and structures, construction services, environmental, government, land development, energy and resources, rail and transit, and highways and roads.
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