Project Engineer; Electrical Panels

Project Engineer (Electrical Panels)

Location:

West Chicago, IL

Hire Type:
Contract to Direct Hire

Pay: $40-$50/hr

Benefits:
As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

• Prepare all required documents for the design and fabrication of control systems and assemblies.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, motor drives, and servos.
• Create engineered quotations, interface with customers, and support field start-up activities.
• Coordinate with shop personnel, purchasing, and quality control to ensure design integrity and timely project completion.
• Prepare quotations, calculate material and labor costs, and determine selling prices.
• Generate written proposals and sketches for project drawings.
• Prepare Bills of Materials and CAD drawings for projects.
• Develop PLC and HMI programs.
• Collaborate with shop personnel and purchasing on material acquisitions.
• Review and verify final documents for shipping orders.
• Support Quality Control activities to ensure panel design integrity.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Transmit required documentation to customers and maintain proper records.
• Work with sales personnel to obtain orders.
• Perform field start-up activities, which may include electrical device installation and wiring.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma required; BSEE preferred.
• 1+ year of on-the-job training; additional formal training as needed.
• Knowledge of AB/Rockwell PLC and HMI software, AutoCAD Lite & Electrical, and electrical test equipment.
• Understanding of NEC and UL 508A requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, customer relations, and communication abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, follow directives, and maintain productivity.

• Entry level

• Contract

• Engineering and Information Technology

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