Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

Company: Shermco Industries
Location: Chicago
Posted on: March 24, 2025

Job Description:

Shermco is North America's largest and fastest-growing electrical testing organization accredited by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association. Trusted since 1974, Shermco has you covered when it comes to electrical testing, maintenance, and industry requirements. Shermco brings a comprehensive understanding of international electrical power standards and industry requirements combined with decades of customer experience. With more than 700 skilled engineers and technicians, Shermco meets every need for reliable electrical power solutions. From engineering solutions to in-shop motor repair, your trusted partner for electrical testing services is a resource for anything you need in the electrical power system. That's why we say--- if it's in the electrical power system, Shermco does it.Our goal is simple: make our clients safer and more reliable, providing data, insights, and solutions to extend the life of their critical infrastructure.Shermco is looking for a talented graduating student to join our team as an Electrical Engineer. At Shermco we hire individuals who value safety in their work, operate with integrity, prioritize our client's needs, excel operating within a team and bring ingenuity in all they do.Role and Responsibilities

• Work under a Professional Engineer (PE) on an amazing team performing electrical engineering studies. We are looking for new graduates that are willing to be hands on with our engineering and field service group.
• Provide engineering related design, analysis, and studies for domestic and international projects.
• Perform power factor analysis and correction, harmonic modeling and analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Conduct short-circuits, protective device coordination and arc-flash studies.
• Interact with customers to gather critical information and review engineering plans.
• Design and troubleshoot protective relaying and controls.
• Occasionally work with our Field Services team on shut-down, startup, installation, and maintenance projects.Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong Computer Skills; Microsoft Suite
  • Preferred educational focus in Power Systems StudiesNice to Have Skills
    • Exposure to protective relay projects, short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash and power quality studies
    • Experience using SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EasyPower, or other power system modeling software
    • Utility design experienceRequirements
      • Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights
      • Does not require sponsorship to work in the U.S. now or in the future
      • Must be willing to travel; minimum 40%
      • All employees who accept an offer undergo and must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test to be hired
      • This position does require driving and we ask that the individual hold a valid U.S. driver's license in good standing
      • This position also requires someone who is physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk, and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations
      • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluentlyBenefits
        • Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time
        • Comprehensive health insurance benefits and eligible on the first of the month following your date of hire. (Premium as low as $7 per week for Employee only with Employer HSA contributions)
        • Company paid Life, Long Term Disability and AD&D Insurance
        • 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan
        • Paid OvertimeEqual Opportunity Employer - Drug-Free WorkplaceShermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.
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