EN Engineering

Project Engineer - Electric Distribution

EN Engineering$85K — $130K *
Lisle, IL 60532In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
  • At least 3 years of experience in general Utility Design or 1 year in Chicago Electric Distribution Design
  • 1 year of underground utilities design experience, including drafting and analyzing plan and profile drawings using AutoCAD or Civil3D
  • Experience in Road Right-of-Way Engineering and Utility Engineering, especially in electrical and civil project contexts
  • Familiarity with various underground utility systems and design standards

Responsibilities

  • Design underground electrical distribution systems and conduct thorough reviews of vendor civil drawings
  • Identify conflicts in underground utilities during route planning
  • Generate and finalize plan and profile drawings to meet project specifications
  • Serve as the technical lead for specific electrical program groups, guiding the design team
  • Perform Quality Control (QC) to ensure compliance with client specifications
  • Communicate challenges related to project scope, cost, schedule, and quality to the Project Manager
  • Propose process and design improvements based on evaluations and insights

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans
  • Access to HSA/FSA medical accounts and transportation/parking accounts
  • Paid time off (PTO) for full-time employees
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses depending on company performance
Full Job Description
As a Project Engineer, you will be designing underground electrical distribution lines and will need to be proficient in reviewing and analyzing vendor civil drawings, identifying underground conflicts, route planning, and generating plan and profile drawings. Familiarity with duct packages and bore work is essential to the job. Knowledge and understanding of underground design specifications is crucial in this role. You will self-check your work prior to submission, complete tasks with minimal errors, and participate in peer reviews.

Other responsibilities include:
  • Performing Quality Control (QC). You may also serve as the technical lead for a specific electrical program group. You'll apply your technical expertise to ensure our projects meet all specifications of the client in your area. You'll guide Design Engineers and Design Technicians in the preparation of detailed technical designs. You'll share insights and experience with the team and engage with the client and other stakeholders to grasp the nuances of design elements.

Reporting to the Project Manager (PM), you'll communicate any challenges related to scope, cost, schedule, and quality as well as evaluating design personnel and assisting with resource allocation. Additionally, you'll offer input on potential process and design improvements.

Required Qualifications:
  • ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in general Utility Design or 1 year in Chicago Electric Distribution Design
  • 1 year of experience designing underground utilities including experience designing, drafting, and analyzing plan and profile drawings for distribution design, civil roadway or utility construction projects using AutoCAD or Civil3D.
  • Experience with road Right-of-Way Engineering and Utility Engineering. This design or construction experience could include underground electrical distribution, water main, sewer, storm sewer, underground telecom circuits, duct packages, HDD, or any other experience which has resulted in significant experience understanding plan and profile drawings and utility rights within the ROW boundaries or adjacent easements.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • EIT or PE
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in underground utility design.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience designing underground electrical distribution facilities for local Chicago utility companies.
  • Experience designing overhead electrical distribution facilities for local Chicago companies.
  • Experience conducting QA/QC design reviews
  • Experience creating restoration plans, traffic plans, civil survey, OUC permitting

The base salary for this position ranges from $85,000 to $130,000 annually. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.

Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.

May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

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About EN Engineering

EN Engineering is a utility services firm that specializes in engineering, automation, and integrity management solutions. The company provides services to the energy, utility, and industrial markets. EN Engineering has a team of experienced professionals who provide innovative solutions to clients across the United States. The company is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to its clients. EN Engineering has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
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Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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