Apply on Employer Site

METRA · 7 hours ago

Electrical Engineer 2 - Eng

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$79K/yr - $118K/yr

5+ years exp

Metra is a railroad employer seeking an Electrical Engineer II to prepare electrical design packages for power and lighting systems and ensure compliance for all facilities. The role involves supervising construction contract activities, providing guidance for design projects, and preparing project cost estimates and schedules.

IndustrialManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Prepare the electrical design packages (drawings, specifications and technical calculations) for power and lighting systems and ensure compliance for all Metra facilities

Supervise and coordinate activities of construction contract contractors and provide guidance and supervision for design projects prepared by outside consultants

Provide capital and maintenance project cost estimates and cost studies to determine accuracy and cost effectiveness of the designs

Develop project and construction schedules

Prepare the scope of work and complete Grant Development's project request forms to insure adequate funding for proposed capital projects

Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Qualification

Electrical Engineering degreeElectrical design experienceSupervisory experienceRailroad experienceConstruction managementMicrosoft Office SuiteAUTOCADDMicroStationsEffective communication skills

Required

Must have Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Must have five (5) years experience in the Electrical Engineering field with emphasis in the design of electrical power, lighting, and control

Three (3) years of indirect supervisory experience that includes three of the following responsibilities: day-to-day employee management, assigning tasks, providing guidance and training, monitoring performance, dispute resolution, budgeting, hiring, disciplinary and/or termination

Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends

Must be able to operate a vehicle

Maintain a current valid driver's license

Preferred

Railroad experience and knowledge of the 1500VDC traction power system is preferred

Expertise with construction methods and able to assist in construction management activities such as site preparation, construction inspection and supervision, problem resolution, construction safety and knowledge of train operations

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, preferably Word and Excel

Have a working knowledge of AUTOCADD or MicroStations operations

Experience using ADOBE CS3 is preferred

Effective verbal, written, and inter-personal skills to work with various engineering departments, utilities, freight railroads and governmental agencies