Research And Development Engineer Two Jobs in Chicago, IL

Electrical Engineer II

Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as an Electrical Engineer II by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services.

KDM Engineering is searching for an Electrical Engineer II to join the team. Responsible for design development, equipment layouts, construction drawings and bill of materials for large projects involving the installation of new utility infrastructure and modifications to existing utility infrastructure on Client distribution system. Provides in-progress design coordination with construction crew, clients, and internal and external customers to ensure that production is completed in a timely manner. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Engineering field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000.00 per year

Responsibilities:

• Design development, equipment layouts, construction drawings and bill of materials
• Proficiency of power engineering theories and principles.
• Proficiency of practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing recommendations.
• Understanding of power distribution systems.
• Ability to understand complex initiatives across multiple teams/platforms.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Quantitative and analytical skill set.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing demands.
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Engineering field.

Requirements:

• BS Electrical Engineering degree.
• 4+ years of prior industry experience.
• Proficient in the use of all software needed to produce quality electrical design drawings such as AutoCAD, TED, Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must be able to interpret and analyze customer's electrical, architectural, and structural drawings, one-line diagram and load letters.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License

Why Choose KDM

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work.

Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

Top Reasons to Work for Us:

• Challenging and Meaningful Work
• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Paid Holidays
• Great Work-Life Balance
• Fun and Flexible Work Environment
• Organization with People-First Mentality
• Dynamic Leadership Team
• A Culture that Values Your Input

Full List of Benefits & Perks:

• Positive team environment
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible schedules
• Growth opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Paid time-off.
• Paid holidays.
• Volunteer leave
• HSA and HRA
• Transit program
• Parental and maternity leave
• Supportive management
• Professional development assistance
• team-building outings
• Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
• Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room

Equal Employment Opportunity:

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.