Electrical and Automation Design Engineer

$85,000 - $110,000/Yr

Baxter & Woodman - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At Concentric Integration, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2024 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff. Concentric Integration provides full-service automation of water/wastewater systems (including design, implementation, and support). We strive to be an advocate for our clients and to form long-lasting partnerships based on trust. Concentric provides tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of each of our clients. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with a depth of expertise unrivaled in the industry. The Electrical and Automation Design Engineer is primarily responsible for the design of Water/Wastewater electrical power distribution and technology improvements for municipalities. The E&A Design Engineer works in two capacities, Consulting Engineering and Integration Design. Consulting engineering projects are in multidisciplinary teams to create design documents for process improvements at Water/Wastewater facilities. Design documents include Electrical site and building plans, Single-line Diagrams, Lighting Plans, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), specifications, along with detailed control panel schematics, and other related documents. Integration design projects are to support the integration efforts process improvements at Water/Wastewater facilities. The E&A Design Engineer will work with integrators and project managers to design control panels and instrumentation for fabrication/installation as part of construction projects or turn-key projects.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical distribution systems, including one-line diagrams, plan drawings, panel schedule, and equipment elevations.
• Prepare project specifications as they pertain to electrical, instrumentation, and process controls.
• Prepare Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Prepare detailed control panel wiring schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, communication diagrams, etc.
• Prepare instrumentation and control system submittal packages.
• Design automation, controls, and related SCADA systems for water/wastewater processes, including communications, PLC architecture, instrumentation, and related software and hardware.
• Work with E&A Design Director to periodically review and update design standards to maintain compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, and good engineering practice.
• Occasionally visit client sites to investigate existing field conditions as required for preparing design documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years' experience in electrical design preferred.
• Advanced Computer Skills, Literacy, & Proficiency.
• AutoCAD experience is required; Revit experience is a plus.
• Visio experience a plus or must be willing to be quickly trained.
• SKM or other electrical study software is a plus.
• Must possess effective oral, written, & digital communication skills.
• Must be able to easily interact with other design staff.
• Must possess effective organizational skills for productive tasks and time management.
• Must be able to identify and solve problems promptly.
• A P.E. license is preferred. EIT preferred with experience in the field working towards a PE.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Revit is a plus.
• Experience with SKM or other electrical study software is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support
• Financial planning program
• Life and disability insurance
• Tax savings plans
• Coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules
• 401k plans with expert financial advisors
• Employee Stock Ownership program