Electrical Engineer
Job Description
- Serve as an electrical engineer overseeing all phases of project development, including client coordination, pre-design, final design, meetings, site visits, and project management.
- Lead the conceptualization and development of initial electrical designs for diverse project types, with overall responsibility for electrical engineering operations in the Wisconsin office.
- Independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to meet project-specific needs.
- Demonstrate expertise in consulting and construction practices, including plan/specifications, design/build, and construction management roles.
- Oversee project design progress, coordinating with city, state, county officials, and other external agencies as needed.
- Resolve complex engineering challenges such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitable materials, and coordination difficulties.
- Act as the primary liaison between clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
- Prepare and organize electrical construction drawings (single-line diagrams, layouts, sections, elevations, and details), technical specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates.
- Participate in contract bidding, administration, and on-site project management.
- Perform electrical systems analysis, including arc flash, short circuit, and coordination studies using power system analysis software.
- Understand power system protection and relaying schemes for electrical distribution systems.
- Low, Medium, & High Voltage Distribution
- Substations, Switchgear, and Protective Relaying
- Electrical Systems Modeling: Arc Flash, Short Circuit & Coordination Studies
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance & Testing
- Lighting Systems
- Emergency Power Systems
- Grounding & Lightning Protection
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required. Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.
- 3+ years of relevant experience, with flexibility for varying skill levels. Proficiency in AutoCAD and power system analysis software (SKM/ETAP or similar) is preferred.
Meet Your Recruiter
Ashley Schmitt
Technical Recruiter
Ashley Schmitt is a dedicated and experienced Senior Recruiting Team Lead passionate about empowering individuals through career opportunities. With an impressive track record of 8 years at Sterling, she has significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition and development strategies.
With a remarkable 12-year career in the field of recruiting, Ashley has garnered a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics and trends. She has witnessed the ever-changing job market and thrived in guiding people through its complexities. For Ashley, the most rewarding aspect of recruitment is finding people roles that can genuinely improve their professional lives.
As a Senior Recruiting Team Lead, Ashley's leadership abilities shine through as she leads her team to excel in their roles. She believes in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where all team member's strengths are recognized and utilized to achieve collective success.
Advice for candidates from Ashley: “Reflect on your skill sets and what makes you happy, be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses. Strengthen your online presence and always be networking!”