Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

Electrical Engineer - Medium/High Voltage

Hanson Professional Services Inc. · Marion, IL · 5 mo ago
Engineering$95k–$160k/yrFull-time

A Day in the Life

  • Design medium- and high-voltage power distribution and management systems for renewable energy projects.
  • Prepare specifications, calculations, drawings, and full construction packages for complex electrical systems and equipment.
  • Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure compliance with corporate, national, and client standards.
  • Provide technical support to field personnel for medium- and high-voltage collection systems, substations, and transmission equipment.
  • Perform electrical studies including short-circuit, arc flash, load flow, power factor, relay coordination, capacity analysis, reliability analysis, and ampacity calculations.
  • Troubleshoot electrical equipment issues within supported renewable energy facilities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and remotely coordinate with colleagues across multiple offices.
  • Conduct due diligence, feasibility, conceptual design studies, and inverter-based resource (IBR) interconnection studies.
  • Prepare utility master plan reports.
  • Participate in project management tasks, including client meetings, system design coordination, equipment selection, technical specification development, shop drawing review, and construction administration.
  • Mentor engineering and design personnel within the Power Market team.
  • Occasional travel for client meetings, field reviews, and project assignments.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and/or PLS-CADD.
  • Experience using power analysis software such as EasyPower, ETAP, or SKM Power Tools.
  • Familiarity with voltage drop, fault current, and arc flash analysis tools (EDR, EasyPower, ETAP, SKM).
  • Knowledge of CDGES software; experience with GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) and Synergi is a plus.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize, handle conflicting deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
  • Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
  • Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure within six months.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in consulting with a focus on medium- and high-voltage power system design.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing electrical construction drawings, specifications, submittal reviews, and providing construction administration for power projects.
  • Possessing a graduate degree, professional registrations, technical research, or publication experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Performance bonuses
  • 401(k) with matching contribution
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Comprehensive health & well-being plans
  • Financial wellness plans
  • Work-life balance programs

Culture

  • Monthly educational webinars
  • Lunch & learn development sessions
  • 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Award-winning internship program

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