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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA JOBS

DISCOVER JOBS IN THE CHAMPAIGN-URBANA AREA

Senior & Mid-Level Electrical Engineer

Henneman Engineering, Inc.

Henneman Engineering, Inc.

Other Engineering
Champaign, IL, USA · Madison, WI, USA · Milwaukee, WI, USA
Posted on Dec 23, 2024

Locations:

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • Champaign, Illinois

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform work as an electrical engineer in all aspects of project development, including client coordination, pre-design services, final design services, meetings, site visits, and project management.
  • Conceptualize the initial electrical design approach for all project types and have overall responsibility for the electrical engineering work in the Wisconsin office.
  • Exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Knowledgeable in consulting and construction practices to include plan/specifications, design/build, and construction manager roles and responsibilities.
  • Supervise the design and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with city, state, and county officials and other outside agencies.
  • Resolve a variety of complex problems (i.e., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
  • Serve as liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
  • Organize and prepare all electrical construction drawings (single-line diagrams, layouts, sections, elevations, and details as appropriate), technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates. Also participate in contract bidding/administration and on-site project management.
  • Conduct electrical systems analysis, such as arc flash, short circuit, and coordination studies utilizing power system analysis software.
  • Understand power system protection and relaying schemes for electrical distribution systems.

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Areas of Focus:

  • Low, Medium & High Voltage Distribution
  • Electrical Equipment Including Substations, Switchgear, and Protective Relaying
  • Electrical Systems Modeling: Arc Flash, Short Circuit & Coordination Studies
  • Electrical Equipment Maintenance & Testing
  • Lighting Systems
  • Emergency Power Systems
  • Grounding and Lightning Protection

Education: 4-year Electrical Engineering degree required. Being licensed as a Professional Engineer is preferred, but not required.

Experience: 5-10+ years of experience working as an electrical engineer. However, Henneman Engineering is open to considering a diverse range of experience and skill levels. Experience with AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP (or other power systems analysis software) is preferred.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience and a full benefits package, including holiday, vacation, health insurance, disability, and life insurance, 401K.