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Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Substation Designer

Lombard, Illinois, United States

Location
Lombard, Illinois, United States
Work
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Level
Mid level
Function
Design
Pay
$70K – $110K a year
Posted
78 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $110K a year, is 8% below the median of $120K for mid level design jobs in United States (middle half $90K – $169K, 293 jobs that state pay).

4 design jobs open in Lombard: 0% remote, 0 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

Responsibilities

  • Electrical Design with the capabilities and the initiative to perform the following tasks with supervisory/mentor assistance as required
  • Design computations; prepare estimates, bill of materials, construction drawings, and other engineering documents
  • Participate in client meetings to determine job requirements, discuss progress of job related problems, and find solutions to those problems
  • Assist the discipline engineer or senior or principal designer in the development of the design portion of the work
  • Review design drawings to ensure correct engineering and client approval
  • Must have the ability to ensure project is within scope, budget, and schedule

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, Associates Degree, Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 2+ years of technical training in design or drafting in electrical engineering
  • Strong attention to detail is required
  • Basic experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
  • Solid Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic ability to articulate complex ideas to co-workers and management
  • Creative thinking in providing new solutions to design problems
  • 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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