Electrical Engineer

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About the job:
Kent is looking for an Electrical Engineer to be based in Greater Chicago, Illinois area.

You will be part of our Kent Houston Engineering Team in support of our client’s petrochemical facility. This position is based in our client’s on-site offices in Greater Chicago area.

Skills and Responsibilities:
Provide electrical technical support in areas including but not limited to: Main and Auxiliary Diesel and Gas Turbine Generators, Integrated Electrical Plants (hybrid and full), Low Voltage AC and DC, and Medium Voltage AC Electrical Plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Electrical Plant Load Analyses (EPLA), One-Line Diagrams, Power Load Flow, Harmonic Power Quality, Transient System and Fault Current Analyses, Circuit Breaker Protective Coordination Studies, Machinery Centralized Control Systems (MCCS). Perform electrical feasibility and selection for design in electrical systems with generators, motors, variable frequency drives, transformers, uninterruptable power systems (UPS), control panels, HVAC controls, lighting systems, surveillance and communication systems, cables, timers, circuit breakers, power panels, batteries, relays, and other electrical components. Work with and create one-line diagrams, electrical plant load analysis (EPLA), utilizing load factors, power factors, and power factor correction (leading and lagging). Determine root cause failures and correct them. Write customer system specific installation and operator maintenance manuals which include detailed drawings, test plans and procedures. Provide regulatory interpretations that translate into technical requirements which can be understood by contractors and field personnel. Ability to support specific areas in proposals and willingness to learn larger proposal support efforts. In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering. This level may be achieved by technical professionals with a minimum of 4+ years of Oil & Gas Offshore experience since Bachelor’s degree. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred. Professional Engineer certification/registration is preferred or ability to obtain with 6 months of hire. Proficiency with AutoCAD, and power system analysis and design software such as SKM Power Tools, ETAP or other. Familiar with Machinery Control Systems and PLC/HMI/Automation/Controls. Minimum 4 years of experience working as an electrical engineer on petrochemical facilities. Knowledge of electrical related codes and standards including but not limited to NEMA, NFPA and Commercial Specs (e.g., IEEE, ANSI/ASTM).
Communication: Strong Verbal and written communication skills with complex technical issues. Strong persuasive ability, technical writing and communications skills are required for this position, proven through such technical presentations, technical papers and/or participation in technical committees that will demonstrate an advanced state-of-the-art technical expertise.
Behavior/ Core Competencies: Self-starter. Multi-task capability. Technically savvy with strong analytical skills. The ability to create graphical representations and PowerPoint slide packs. Team player. Upholds professional ethics and standards of conduct. Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure for quick-reaction projects. HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. Expectation compensation range is $107,000 to $127,000 depending on skills, experience and geographic location. This pay range is genuinely expected and a reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. This position offers paid time off, eight company paid holidays and 1 personal choice holiday. As part of our well being package, Kent offers access to Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSAs), Life Insurance and Disability Insurance. We also offer a generous 401(k) company matching program.