Electrical Engineer - System Studies

Dashiell • Chicago, IL

28d • $80,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com. Job Title: Electrical Engineer – System Studies Job Location: 720 E Butterfield Road STE 200 Lombard, IL 60148 Primary Function: The Electrical Engineer – System Studies will perform engineering duties including organization of all activities required for the development and implementation of System Studies for idustrial, renewable (Solar, Wind, BESS) and utitlity customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, with a power background preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in either electrical system studies or system protection engineering and design is required
• Strong Knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of three phase power systems
• Strong knowledge and understanding of per-unit mathematics and symmetrical components
• Demonstrated ability to perform power flow, short-circuit and coordination studies using SKM and/or ETAP software
• Strong capability to communicate via written reports to detail process and results of system studies
• Knowledge of common work processing, spreadsheet and e-mail software
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred licensed professional engineer. If registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the employee must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all study and activities to ensure on time completion of a given project
• Coordinate field services data gathering with customer project representatives
• Create system models using SKM, ETAP, and/or PSCAD software
• Perform system studies: Load flow Short circuit Equipment evaluation Motor starting Protective device coordination Arc flash hazard Harmonic studies Insulation Coordination TOV TRV
• Create reports documenting process and results of system studies
• Communicate with customers as necessary
• Prepare project schedules and reports as necessary
• Properly use the document management system
• Ensure project team is using Dashiell standards and that the design effort is moving in the most efficient manner possible
• Bring potential problems to the attention of the responsible party
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• As a valued employee you will be eligible to participate in our full benefits program, including, but not limited to: PPO and HDHP medical options with FSA or HSA Dental and vision insurance Supplemental life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and employee assistance plan (no cost to employee) 401(k) plan with immediate vesting Employee Assistance Program Additional benefits and wellness programs
• The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees