Electrical Engineer

Greater Chicago area (Hybrid)

Contract to Hire

As an Electrical Engineer, you will join the Automation Distribution team of one of the largest electric utility companies. We are looking for Electrical Engineers to deliver project diagrams supporting their distribution automation (DA) program and successfully install their DA equipment. Additionally, you will be provided free conceptual training courses for ramp-up and professional development sessions for your growth as you integrate into their organization.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure no conflicts with existing PDs to install DA on feeder.
• Develop high-level plans and ensure cost feasibility before proceeding with work.
• Perform Data Maintenance on all affected feeders to produce an accurate steady-state model on CYME during System Peak load conditions.
• Utilize the CYME model, Mapping (GIS, Operating Maps, etc.), and other technical tools to ensure electrical and construction feasibility of the DA Scheme and proposed DA Project Diagram (PD)
• Answer questions about DA Scheme development and cost-efficiency of plan
• Analyze and document Distribution Automation events in the DA Event Log
• Other assigned Distribution Automation Engineering duties are yet to be determined.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
• 1+ years of electrical engineering-related experience (internship, project work, boot camps, etc.)
• General knowledge or experience with power flows, circuitry, device communication, schematics, amps, voltage, wattage, modeling, etc.
• Familiarity with CAD tools for schematic design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Understanding of power systems and control systems.

What’s in it for you?

A welcoming team environment where you will be provided an opportunity to work with a Fortune 100 company. Eight Eleven group offers Health, Dental, and Vision benefits, weekly pay, holiday paid time off, and sick leave.

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.