Job DescriptionJoin S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner
Hours - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm On-Site (Chicago, IL)
CompensationAt 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 $$73,920 - $97,885. 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 an Electrical Engineer I!Are you passionate about
Electrical Engineering? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Production & Custom Switching Solutions function. As an
Electrical Engineer I, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.
The Electrical Engineer I supports the development efforts on projects aimed at improving production efficiency for electrical systems. This role is focused on learning product structure and capabilities, supporting design tasks and gaining exposure to electrical engineering tools and processes. S&C's Custom Engineering organization designs Engineer-To-Order solutions for a portfolio of products including Manual, Remote Supervisory, and Source-Transfer Vista for a wide range of customers including electric utilities and industrial/ commercial power users. In this job, you will report to the Assistant Manager - Custom Engineering
Key Responsibilities:- Designing switchgear control systems and metering circuits to meet specific customer application requirements using S&C automation products
- Designing panel layouts, wire harness, cable assemblies, and generating Bills of Materials
- Specifying low voltage electrical components including protection relays, RTUs, communication devices, and instrument transformers.
- Defining requirements and writing custom instructions for production testing of control circuits
- Generating supplementary instruction sheets that describe the operation of control circuitry
- Participating in cross-functional design teams to ensure customer needs are satisfied through high-quality product designs that are delivered in a timely manner
- Providing engineering support to a team of mechanical and electrical designers and acting as a technical resource for problem-solving activities in both design and production processes
What you'll Need to Succeed:- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- Experience in design and drafting electrical schematics and interconnection diagrams for low voltage control circuits
- Proficiency in the use of CAD systems, preferably Zuken, MicroStation, SolidEdge, or AutoCAD
- Experience in, or working knowledge of, medium voltage switching, and protection products and systems is not required but is a plus
- Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design and manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical abilities with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Outstanding problem-solving skills
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or creation of Excel macros using VBA is a plus
Major Physical Demands:- Standing: Occasional standing for work
- Lifting: Occasional lifting of switchgear components, less than 40 pounds
- Walking: Occasional walking throughout the facility
- Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects
- Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects
- Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects
- Bending: Occasional bending during access to equipment
- Reaching: Infrequent reaching
- Handling: Occasional handling of parts or tools
- Environment: Standard office
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S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): - Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
- Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
