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Electrical Engineer I

S&C Electric Company
United States, Illinois, Chicago
6601 North Ridge Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 14, 2026

Description

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

  • 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday (Hybrid)

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $73,920 - $97,885. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as an Electrical Engineer!

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for planning and executing projects related to the testing of Vista products. S&C's Custom Engineering organization designs Engineer-To-Order solutions for a portfolio of products including Manual, Remote Supervisory, and Source-Transfer Vista for a wide range of customers including electric utilities and industrial/ commercial power users. In this job, you will report to the Manager - Custom Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing switchgear control systems and metering circuits to meet specific customer application requirements using S&C automation products
  • Designing panel layouts, wire harness, cable assemblies, and generating Bills of Materials
  • Specifying low voltage electrical components including protection relays, RTUs, communication devices, and instrument transformers.
  • Defining requirements and writing custom instructions for production testing of control circuits
  • Generating supplementary instruction sheets that describe the operation of control circuitry
  • Participating in cross-functional design teams to ensure customer needs are satisfied through high-quality product designs that are delivered in a timely manner
  • Providing engineering support to a team of mechanical and electrical designers and acting as a technical resource for problem-solving activities in both design and production processes

What you'll Need To Succeed:

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering required
  • Experience in design and drafting of electrical schematics and interconnection diagrams for low voltage control circuits
  • Proficiency in the use of CAD systems, preferably Zuken, MicroStation, SolidEdge, or AutoCAD
  • Experience in, or working knowledge of, medium voltage switching, and protection products and systems is not required but is a plus
  • Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design and manufacturing environment.
  • Strong technical abilities with good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Outstanding problem-solving skills
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or creation of Excel macros using VBA is a plus

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Standing: Occasional standing for work
  • Lifting: Occasional lifting of switchgear components, less than 40 pounds
  • Walking: Occasional walking throughout the facility
  • Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects
  • Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects
  • Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects
  • Bending: Occasional bending during access to equipment
  • Reaching: Infrequent reaching
  • Handling: Occasional handling of parts or tools
  • Environment: Standard office

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.

No fixed deadline

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