SPAAN Tech is an architecture and engineering firm that provides planning, design, construction management and project management of public and private infrastructure in the areas of transportation, aviation, facilities, and water. We seek an electrical engineer to join our multidisciplinary team to work on iconic projects that strengthen communities.
POSITION SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Electrical Engineer, under supervision of a Senior Engineer, will participate in the planning, design and construction oversight of electrical systems as a part of a multi-discipline engineering team.
The position consists of, but is not limited to, the following:
- Design of electrical systems for building power; i.e. Normal, Emergency, and Standby power distribution systems for 208v, 480v, and medium voltage for industrial facilities, including photometric calculations, for building interiors, building exteriors, roadways, airport systems.
- Design of fire alarm systems, security, access control and video surveillance systems
- Design calculations for short circuit selective coordination, arc flash, generator sizing, steady state and transient voltage drops, load calculations, conductor sizing, junction box/pull box sizing, raceway fills, photometrics, etc.
- Highway/roadway and intersection lighting design experience.
- Production of bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one-line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications.
- Preparation of estimates of probable construction costs.
- Supporting the electrical bid process for clients, observe construction, and assist with start-up.
- Preparation of electrical design budgets and design schedules
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Active Professional Engineer license in the State of Illinois (preferred)
- Minimum 5 Years Experience
- Knowledge of electrical codes and standards including, but not limited to, the City of Chicago Electrical Code, Illinois Department of Transportation and Chicago Department of Transportation standards and specifications.
- Familiarity with SKM PowerTools, AGI32, and Microsoft Office products.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Electrical Engineering: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60606 (Required)
Work Location: In person
