The Role
Designs low- and medium-voltage switchgear, generator controls, microgrid systems, and SCADA solutions. Creates schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, bills of materials, and one-line diagrams using AutoCAD. Coordinates with clients, suppliers, purchasing, manufacturing, and testing teams. Ensures compliance with electrical codes and UL standards, supports troubleshooting and product development, and conducts design reviews for accuracy and completeness.
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East Peoria, IL - Salary Range 85k-127k
Job Brief
Our client is currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic engineer to join our team. In this role you will be the “technical face” on projects and will be working with clients to design custom (low & medium voltage) switchgear & control solutions to meet their technical specifications.
Responsibilities
- Interpret project write-ups, customer specifications, drawings, and correspondence
- Develop detailed electrical designs for low & medium voltage switchgear & controls for systems that control multiple generators and parallel to one or more utility sources
- Research & create Bill of Material
- Create AC and DC schematics, component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project submittals, construction drawings and As-built’s
- Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify & approve component parts and assemblies
- Design and implement power system control schemes including switchgear transfer control, load management control, generator control, microgrid control and SCADA system development.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, NFPA, NEC, and UL
- Provide Engineering/Technical support to manufacturing, test and product support
- Complete design reviews to check accuracy and completeness of designs
- Research and learn what new technology is available & applicable for projects
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in work related to electrical power and controls preferred.
- Knowledge of low and medium voltage power systems design including grounding schemes.
- Knowledge of installation, troubleshooting, design and programming of automated control systems using PLC’s, HMI’s, PC controls, and distributed processing
- Ability to read schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a Power Systems level
- Experience creating drawings in AutoCad or AutoCad electrical
- Knowledge of Electrical codes is essential
- Knowledge of UL891, UL1558, UL Medium Voltage & UL508A would be a plus
- Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively within cross functional teams
- Attention to detail, efficient time management, and effective planning skills
- Ability to quickly adapt to multiple and often changing schedules and priorities in a deadline driven environment
- Knowledge of PLC platforms and communication protocols such as Modbus and Canbus
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience related to electrical power and controls
- Knowledge of low- and medium-voltage power systems design, including grounding schemes
- Knowledge of installation, troubleshooting, design, and programming of automated control systems using PLCs, HMIs, PC controls, and distributed processing
- Ability to read power control and automation schematics and blueprints at a power systems level
- Experience creating drawings in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
- Knowledge of electrical codes
- Knowledge of UL891, UL1558, UL medium-voltage, and UL508A standards
- Experience working with contractors, consultants, engineers, and end users
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
- Attention to detail, efficient time management, and effective planning skills
- Ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Knowledge of PLC platforms and communication protocols such as Modbus and CAN bus
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The Company
What We Do
Scuttlebutt Services is a veteran-owned and operated recruiting agency that connects veteran-friendly employers with qualified veteran candidates, including experienced corporate professionals and veterans transitioning to civilian work. It provides staffing, staff augmentation, contract-to-hire, and permanent-placement services across information technology, petrochemical, healthcare, finance and accounting, and other difficult-to-fill roles. Its mission is to support U.S. veterans and their families while helping employers find talent.
