Full-Time

Principal Electrical Engineer

Posted on 4/18/2024

Valdes Architecture and Engineering

51-200 employees

Engineering and project management services

Consulting

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Senior

Lombard, IL, USA

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
10-15 years of Electrical Engineering experience in Medium/High voltage design and application of switch gear and motor controls within a power distribution or engineering consulting environment
5+ Years of experience working in power distribution or engineering consulting
5+ years’ experience supervising staff and managing projects from inception to completion including evaluating scope of work and assigning responsibilities
Basic understanding of other discipline work flow and how all departments work together to complete projects
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, subordinates and co-workers
Eligibility to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

Managing projects budgets and scheduling of department hours
Mentoring and assisting staff in all aspects of electrical design
Supervising and monitoring staff to ensure completion of engineering packages on time and within budget
Analyzing, designing, and producing engineering packages for clients
Preparing instrumentation specifications for purchase
Establishing and maintaining good business relationships with key client contacts
Reviewing and analyzing design drawings prior to client submittals
Ensuring documents produced follow internal and client quality standards
Designing medium & high power distribution systems, substations, lighting, grounding, and lightning protection
Developing wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical heat trace design
Applying medium to low voltage transformers, uninterruptible power systems, conduit, cable tray, and underground duct bank design
Utility interface design and performing electrical calculations

Valdes is a 200-person, multidisciplinary, engineering, architecture, and project management company with an expert focus on technical excellence. Every client project is assigned a dedicated team of professionals who provide personalized services and solutions. The Valdes success model consists of streamlined work processes, attention to detail, technical expertise, and an unyielding commitment to client satisfaction, safety and quality.

Valdes is guided by our purpose statement: We are talented people who thrive and achieve extraordinary results for our customers.

Our core values reflect who we are, how we perform and what we aspire to:

Integrity Critical Thinking Excellence Teamwork Passion

Valdes proudly executes all work in the United States to maintain the utmost quality for our clients. We are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and hold the following certifications:

National Minority Supplier Development Council - MBE Certification

Illinois Department of Central Management Services - BEP Certification

City of Chicago - MBE Certification

California Public Utilities Commission, The Supplier Clearinghouse - MBE Certification

Responsibilities

Principal Engineer is responsible for managing projects budgets and scheduling of department hours
Strong technical skills and an ability to mentor and assist staff in all aspects of electrical design, including I&C specifications and selection
Supervise and monitor staff ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
Ability to analyze, design and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare instrumentation specifications for purchase
Ability to establish and maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project
Extensive knowledge of design codes and the knowledge to establish design criteria and ensure staff is following proper protocol
On-site interface with client engineering representative and other discipline engineers
Review, check and analyze design drawings prior to client submittals
Responsible for ensuring that documents produced by the team members follow both internal and client quality standards.
Medium & High power distribution system design and layout
Substation design, short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies
Lighting design and grounding and lightning protection
Electrical heat trace design
Development of wiring diagrams and schematics
Application of medium to low voltage transformers
Application of uninterruptible power systems
Conduit, cable tray and underground duct bank design
Utility interface design
Electrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination and voltage drop.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
10-15 years of Electrical Engineering experience in Medium/High voltage design and application of switch gear and motor controls within a power distribution or engineering consulting environment.
5+ Years of experience working in power distribution or engineering consulting
5+ years’ experience supervising staff and managing projects from inception to completion including evaluating scope of work and assigning responsibilities
Basic understanding of other discipline work flow and how all departments work together to complete projects
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, subordinates and co-workers
Personable and able to work easily with others at all levels
Ability to handle difficult individuals and remain calm when employees or clients are confrontational
Provide leadership to monitor, enforce, and improve quality of work
Demonstrate excellent intercultural sensitivity and listening skills
Demonstrate effective work relationships with all project and department personnel
Represents the highest standard of professional conduct with other groups, department members and clients
Eligibility to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

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Valdes Architecture & Engineering is distinguished by its broad expertise in process simulation, instrumentation and controls, project management, procurement services, and construction management across multiple industries. This breadth of services not only places the company at a competitive advantage but also fosters a culture of diverse technical skill development among its employees. Working here offers unique opportunities for professionals to engage with complex, cross-disciplinary projects, boosting career growth and technical acumen in a supportive environment.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

York Township, Illinois

Founded

1992

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -3%

1 year growth

↑ 2%

2 year growth

↑ 8%