Project Engineer

S&C Electric Company

• $96K — $127K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or similar field.
  • Expertise in industrial power distribution, low voltage systems, and life safety.
  • Knowledgeable in IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, and electrical codes and standards.
  • Experience with construction management and coordination of trades.
  • Proficient in AUTOCAD and MicroStation for drafting.
  • Strong organizational skills to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective project collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare calculations for building electrical systems and power infrastructure.
  • Perform field surveys to validate layouts and plans.
  • Transcribe building plans into CAD-based drawings.
  • Prepare engineering and construction documents.
  • Create electrical system drawings and specifications.
  • Assist with cost estimates, schedules, and installation supervision.
  • Coordinate and review work of contractors.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous leave benefits including vacation, holidays, and paid parental time.
  • Retirement benefits with a 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Employee assistance programs and family forming benefits available.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Hours
  • 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Mon-Fri) - Onsite


Compensation
At 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 $96,514 - $127,886.88. 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 a Project Engineer!

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare calculations associated with building electrical systems and power infrastructure, low voltage controls, lighting, life safety.
  • Perform field survey work necessary to validate layouts/plans prior to, during, and after construction.
  • Perform field survey work necessary to accurately transcribe existing building plans into CAD based drawings.
  • Prepare drawings and engineering/construction documents.
  • Prepare electrical system drawings, single lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical physicals (arrangement, assembly, detail, fabrication), specifications, functional descriptions, sequence of operations.
  • Prepare cost estimates, schedules, specifications, review/comment/approve drawings and submittals, installation supervision.
  • Assist fellow team members within the Facilities department with design, troubleshooting, and electrical expertise.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance
  • Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
  • Drive a car or other vehicle
  • Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
  • Coordinate work of contractors

What you'll Need To Succeed:
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or similar
  • Expertise/familiarity with industrial power distribution and protection, UPS systems, switchgear, emergency generators, life safety, PLCs, building automation, ladder logic, motor controls, low voltage systems including fire signaling, access control, surveillance, and utility infrastructure systems.
  • Familiarity and experience with commissioning above systems, startup, and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, UL, IBC, Chicago Electric Code, NEMA, and electrical industry codes and standards.
  • Ability to create project budgets/estimates.
  • Experience with construction management, electrical construction standards and practices, and coordination of trades.
  • Drafting experience with AUTOCAD and MicroStation.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to prioritize work and stay organized to meet project schedules and internal customer requests
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to review, interpret and effectively comment on drawings as required to accurately communicate desired construction to contractors.

Discipline/Specialty Preferred
  • P.E. license or FE
  • Process system and/or material handling experience
  • Experience with audit compliance
  • Experience with preventative maintenance
  • Experience with project management
  • Experience with Building Automation Systems
  • Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematic drawings


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).

About the Team

In the (Engineering, Design) department, we are responsible for creatively addressing customers' needs, pioneering industry changes, and understanding each step, from R&D to production. We strive to not only solve the unique challenges our customers face today, but to create breakthrough technologies enabling them to effectively navigate the demands of the grid of tomorrow. As S&C innovates for reliability, progress, and longevity, our work continues S&C's legacy of creating game-changing technology and advancing the energy industry.

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