Electrical Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering

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Lombard, IL hybrid Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted February 28, 2026

Job description

Responsibilities:

Entry level knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capabilities and the initiative to perform tasks with supervisory/mentor assistance as required
Ability to learn technical skills and assist with low & medium power distribution design and layout
Become familiar with and assist with substation design, short circuit analysis, and ARC flash studies
Assist with development of wiring diagrams and schematics
Assist with electrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination, and voltage drop
Design conduit, cable tray, and underground duct bank
Verify field conditions as needed
Learn P&ID development
Become familiar with instrumentation selection and specifications
Assist with instrument loop diagrams, location plans, and installations details
Learn the development of sequence of operation and functional description documents

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
0-3 Years of experience working as an Electrical Engineer
Must be well organized and able to prioritize work
Ability to set and track goals
Ability to multi-task and work on more than one project at a time
Able to commit to and meet project deadlines, and driven to provide outstanding service to both external and internal customers
Willing to take ownership of work through project completion
Must be able to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship

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):
65000–100000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Assist with electrical design, analysis, wiring, and schematic development in a team environment.

Job title

Electrical Engineer

Experience level

0-3 years

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Lombard, IL, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

65000–100000 USD per year

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelor's degreeelectrical calculationsdesignschematicsfield verification

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

power distributionsubstation designcircuit analysiswiring diagramsinstrumentation

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lombard, IL, USA

On-site City