Electrical Engineer

Job Description

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner

Hours

• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid

Competitive Monthly Pay Period

Benefit Overview

• Competitive complete benefits package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock ownership plan (KSOP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves
  • Dependent care FSA, Basic Life, Transit benefit
  • Annual bonus for individual and company performance
• Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
• Referral Bonus program
• PPE provided.
• Career Advancement and Development Opportunities

Join Our Team as an Electrical Engineer!

Are you passionate about Engineering? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Engineering function. As a Electrical Engineer, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

S&C is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution systems. S&C's Custom Engineering organization designs Engineer-To-Order solutions for a portfolio of products including Circuit-Switchers and Transmission Fuses for a wide range of customers including electric utilities and industrial/ commercial power users. In this job, you will report to the Manager - Custom Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with engineers and product specialists in the development of custom features for existing switch and fuse products.
• Designing switchgear control systems and metering circuits to meet specific customer application requirements using S&C automation products.
• Designing panel layouts, wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and generating Bills of Materials.
• Specifying low voltage electrical components including protection relays, RTUs, communication devices, and instrument transformers
• Defining requirements and writing custom instructions for production testing of control circuits. Creating special Final Assembly Inspection Checklists.
• Generating supplementary instruction sheets that describe the operation of control circuitry.
• Working within a team environment including interacting with other design professionals and members of the Sales Services, Production Planning and Assembly groups. Participating in cross-functional design teams to ensure customer needs are satisfied through high-quality product designs that are delivered in a timely manner.
• Providing engineering support to a team of designers and acting as a technical resource for problem-solving activities in both design and production processes.

What you'll Need To Succeed:

Job Requirements (To select this job at a minimum you must have the following):

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering required.
• Experience in design and drafting of electrical schematics and interconnection diagrams for low voltage control circuits.
• Proficiency in the use of CAD systems, preferably MicroStation, SolidEdge, or AutoCAD
• Experience in, or working knowledge of, medium and high voltage switching, and protection products and systems is not required but is a plus
• A strong mechanical design aptitude is not required but preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design and manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical abilities with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Outstanding problem-solving skills
• Experience with scripting languages such as creation of Excel macros is a plus

Major Physical Demands:

• Standing: Occasional standing for work,
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of switchgear components, less than 40 pounds
• Walking: Occasional walking throughout the facility
• Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects
• Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects
• Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects
• Bending: Occasional bending during access to equipment
• Reaching: Infrequent reaching
• Handling: Occasional handling of parts or tools
• Environment: Standard office

Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.

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