Graduate Electrical Engineer

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Graduate Electrical Engineer

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E. Butterfield Road STE 200, Lombard, IL 60148

As a member of a project team, the Graduate Electrical Engineer will perform engineering and design duties for transmission line or substation design, which require application of engineering principles. Assignments are closely supervised and are designed to further develop an employee’s job knowledge and abilities.

• Work with a project team to create or modify all civil and structural design documents and drawings for a project, under direct supervision.
• Perform engineering support tasks such as wind load calculations and structural analysis, with minimal supervision.
• Learn and apply engineering standards including NESC, IEEE, ANSI, AISC and ACI.
• Learn and properly use the document management system.
• Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.
• Spend time at job sites to gain hands‑on knowledge and additional training in substation construction and design.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
• Bring potential project‑related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Other duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required; a power focus is preferred.

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain an EIT certificate within one year of date of hire is required.

Prior internship and/or related work experience in the power field is preferred.

• Knowledge of electrical AC/DC fundamentals
• Basic knowledge of three‑phase power systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and written
• Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and e‑mail software

• Minimal physical effort required.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
• Primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year‑around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%).
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

$80,000 - $180,000 yearly. The compensation range is compliant with all local and state regulations and is based on work experience, education, qualifications, and internal and external market factors. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and discretionary bonus.

• 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

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third‑party recruiters, please.