Electrical Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering

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Lombard, IL hybrid Until 8/22/2026 First posted November 3, 2025 Last posted November 3, 2025

Job description

Responsibilities

Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with capabilities and the initiative to perform the following with little supervisory assistance
Design and layout of Low & Medium power distribution system
Knowledge of substation design, short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies
Experience with lighting design and grounding and lightning protection
Design of electrical heat trace, wiring diagrams and schematics
Application of medium to low voltage transformers
Application of uninterruptable 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

Instrumentation & Controls Duties:

P&ID development
Instrument selection and specifications, control valve and primary element sizing
Instrument loop diagrams, location plans and installation details.
Interconnection and wiring diagrams
System architecture development
Control system hardware specifications
Development of sequence of operation and functional description documents
Development of cause and effect diagrams

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
3+ years of relevant experience
Ability to effectively resolve technical design problems with little coaching
Strong Microsoft Office experience
Familiar with SKM electrical modeling software, Smart Plant Instrumentation (InTools) and AutoCAD
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without 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 Architecture & 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.

EEO/AAE

Compensation (from employer):
80000–115000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Design electrical systems, perform calculations, develop control diagrams, and support instrumentation projects.

Job title

Electrical Engineer

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Lombard, IL; on-site work required, no remote options

Salary

80000–115000 USD per year

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Electrical engineeringElectrical calculationsP&ID developmentinstrumentationcontrol system hardware

Preferred skills

Microsoft OfficeAutoCADSmart Plant InstrumentationSKM electrical modeling

Specializations

power distributionsubstation designlightinginstrumentationcontrol systems

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lombard, IL, USA

On-site City