Electrical Project Engineer

PEAK Technical Services Inc.
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • $100,000–$150,000 Per Year
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Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Project Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing and managing electrical projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes. The position requires travel across the United States, approximately 20-30% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare design deliverables including single line diagrams, schematic diagrams, conduit and cable schedules, panel board schedules, interconnection wiring drawings, cable tray and conduit plans, grounding plans, process and instrumentation diagrams, network architecture drawings, and design detail drawings.
  • Conduct demand load, voltage drop, short-circuit, device coordination, and arc flash studies. Perform wire sizing, conduit fill, and cable tray sizing calculations.
  • Select and size all electrical equipment and materials including low and medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, motors, drives, cable, and conduit.
  • Design control panels and operator stations incorporating VFDs, PLCs, transformers, relays, push buttons, and pilot lights.
  • Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) for control panels and operator stations.
  • Prepare project scope documents and design criteria.
  • Develop Request for Proposal (RFP) drawings and as-built drawings.
  • Create bid packages.
  • Ensure that all designs meet or exceed design and specification criteria.
  • Collaborate with construction and project managers, vendors, and OEMs to resolve field issues.
  • Travel for site surveys, construction, and startup support.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Five years of relevant design experience (AutoCAD).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or willingness to obtain one.
  • Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA standards, and local codes.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

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Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. 
PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.  


Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. 


Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) 
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 


Candidate Privacy
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/ and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/  


AI Recruiting Disclosure 
We use AI-assisted tools to help review applications and compare your experience to job requirements, but all hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. You may request a human-only process or opt out of automated communication at any time. Required notices and our latest bias audit are available on our website: www.peaktechnical.com/ai-disclosure.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDowners Grove, IL
Salary$100,000–$150,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • AutoCADunmatched
  • Bid Packagesunmatched
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
  • Building Surveyingunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Supportunmatched
  • Design Servicesunmatched
  • Electrical Componentsunmatched
  • Electrical Designunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electrical Wiringunmatched
  • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Medium Voltage (MV)unmatched
  • National Electrical Codeunmatched
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
  • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
  • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Professional Engineerunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proposal Developmentunmatched
  • Proposal Writingunmatched
  • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Startupunmatched
  • Switchgearunmatched
  • Technical Recruitingunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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