Electrical Project Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.La Grange, IL

$55 - $57 / hour

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Overview

Compensation

$55-$57/hour

Job Description

Title: Electrical Project EngineerLocation: La Grange, ILHire Type: Long term contractShift: Mon-Fri, 6-8am to 3-5pmTarget Hourly Rate: $55.00-57.00Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview: Prepare, design, develop electrical application designs for complete locomotive electrical systems per customer specification, engineering standards, and previous designs.

Job Duties:

Design and develop electrical systems and schematics for locomotive applications based on customer requirements
Support manufacturing with troubleshooting, design updates, and documentation (limited involvement)
Collaborate with suppliers to select and integrate electrical components and systems
Review and interpret customer and engineering specifications to guide design work
Manage project timelines, deliverables, and communicate status updates
Participate in design reviews throughout development
Create and maintain accurate electrical design documentation
Stay current on new technologies and apply improvements where applicable
Perform core electrical design tasks such as circuit design, component selection, load analysis, and BOM development

Qualifications:

BSEE degree (or equivalent) required
3 - 5 years of experience in developing/designing vehicle based electrical systems
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and application drawings.
Training / experience in electrical controls including machines, controls, and power systems.
Experience with computer aided electrical schematic generation.
Experience utilizing SAP (or equivalent) for parts usage and BOM determination
Experience with NX or other mechanical CAD applications

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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This job at Sterling Engineering, Inc. is located in La Grange, IL, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $55–$57 per hour for this role.

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