Junior Instrumentation Engineer Jobs in Illinois

The Edwardsville, IL, and St. Louis, MO offices of Modjeski and Masters are seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in  highway lighting and electrical infrastructure design experience.

Position is also available in any of our other offices.

• A minimum of a B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Engineering with a concentration in Electrical from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Minimum 4 years highway lighting and electrical infrastructure design experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of residency is preferred but not required 
• Ability to obtain PE within 4 years of hire
• Decorative lighting design experience a plus.
• Experience with photometric lighting calculation software (AGI32, or Visual Lighting).
• A strong work ethic with the ability to mentor junior engineers
• Coursework in Electrical Power, Industrial Controls, and Electric Motors is a plus.
• Familiarity with sizing conductors, circuit breakers, transformers, and conduits for single and three phase circuits and perform voltage drop and fault current calculations.
• Preferred experience working in a consultant engineering company
• Preferred working knowledge of CAD programs such as AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Preferred experience with SKM Power Tools for electrical calculations and arc flash hazard analysis a plus.
• Submit to and pass a security background check immediately after hiring for access to certain client facilities.
• Physical capability to climb ladders, stairways, and perform work on walkways and platforms at high elevations on bridge superstructures during field assignments.
• Good command of the English language with good oral and written communication skills.

• Lead electrical design projects
• Design highway lighting systems
• Design electrical control systems for manual, automatic, or remotely controlled movable bridge operations.
• Design power distribution systems for roadway lighting, transportation facility, and movable bridge projects.
• Develop details and wiring diagrams for various lighting and electrical components and systems.
• Perform field inspections and evaluations of roadway lighting, movable bridge, and transportation facility electrical systems and write reports based on findings.
• Assist with highway lighting and movable bridge control system start-up procedures.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Bonus Program
  • Eligible employees receive cash bonuses based on the achievement of individual performance objective and business objectives during each calendar year
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Competitive PTO accruals
  • Starting at 17 days, increases with years’ experience
• Comprehensive cafeteria-style benefit plan which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for our employees and their dependents
• Group Term Life Insurance
  • Basic Accidental death and dismemberment & Basic Life
• Long term Disability coverage
• Several other additional benefits offered
  • Short term disability
  • Identity Protection
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Optional life insurance for dependents

M&M is one of the world’s Leading Bridge Engineering Firms, with a reputation for technical excellence and innovation that goes beyond current standards. Established more than 130 years ago, our firm is responsible for the design and maintenance of some of our nation’s most recognizable structures. Services include fixed and movable bridge design, inspection and rehabilitation, and all facets of life-cycle maintenance, research, and code development.

The Movable Bridge Unit focuses on the structural, mechanical, and electrical design of movable bridges of all types. Projects include new design of movable structures, structural, mechanical, and electrical inspection and rehabilitation of existing bridges. Our instrumentation group is housed in this unit and focuses on short term monitoring of bridges and other structures using a wide variety of gauges and instrumentation. Structural, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers as well as CADD Technicians make up the staff of this unit.

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