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Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Electrical Engineer

Lombard, Illinois, United States

Location
Lombard, Illinois, United States
Work
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Level
Mid level
Function
Engineering
Pay
$80K – $115K a year
Posted
13 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $115K a year, is 12% below the median of $130K for mid level engineering jobs in Illinois (middle half $118K – $180K, 144 jobs that state pay).

31 engineering jobs open in Lombard: 0% remote, 2 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

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

Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Source

Posted by Valdes Architecture & Engineering on their own hiring page, jobs.lever.co. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:08 UTC; the original is the reference.

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