Entry Level Electrical Engineer Jobs in Illinois

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As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
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Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs disability and life insurance benefits paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.

***This Engineering role can be filled at the Entry, Mid-level, or Senior Engineer level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level***

Expected salary range:

Entry-Level - $87,000

Mid-Level - $92,700 - $114,000

Sr Level - $122,400- $154,000

Primary Purpose of Position

Responsible for performing engineering and technical tasks, under direct supervision, in support of nuclear plant operations.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Assure all engineering products prepared are in accordance with applicable safety analyses, industry codes, and all regulatory requirements.
• Perform engineering and technical tasks as assigned by supervision
• Support engineering work functions.
• Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Entry Level E01 Engineer

• Bachelor&rsquos degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear)
• Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Mid-level E02 Engineer

• Bachelor&rsquos degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) with 2 years of nuclear or related engineering experience
• Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Senior E03 Engineer

• Bachelor&rsquos degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) with 5 years of nuclear experience or related engineering experience
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with upgrade and replacement of plant components and systems
• Ability to lead teams on multi-discipline projects and to perform limited multi-discipline design work (eg. mechanical, electrical, structural, controls) when needed.
• Experience with transformers and high voltage power electrical systems
• Experience with relays, motors, and control systems
• Experience with drawing reviews and revision process
• Strong analytical skills for working with technical documentation
• Effective collaboration with teams and clear presentation of ideas
• Experience in managing design projects from concept to completion
• Professional Engineer Registration
• Advanced technical degree or related coursework