Design Engineer

Position Title: Design Engineer

Location: Naperville, IL 60563
Duration: 1 year

Job Summary:
The Engineer position requires 0-5 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor’s degree. The primary responsibility of this role is to apply engineering processes, design criteria, and software applications to design and construct power-related systems. This role also supports estimate preparation, develops design options, and prepares construction specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering processes and design criteria to the development of power-related systems.
• Support estimate preparation, develop design options, and prepare construction specifications.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and quality assurance reviews for approved contractors as they develop design solutions, cost estimates, and construction packages.
• Create a safe work environment by putting safety first.
• Understand the processes used for planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance.
• Gain an understanding of the functions and activities of various internal departments involved in design, construction, and maintenance.
• Understand design practices and work processes.
• Use all software applications utilized in design.
• Understand industry and Southern Company design standards.
• Support design standard and criteria development for the system.
• Support construction and maintenance teams during day-to-day operations.
• Estimate material requirements for projects.
• Transmit construction packages and support specifications.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Introductory engineering knowledge.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Limited discretion in making independent decisions based on procedures and review with supervisor.
• Basic discipline software knowledge.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff, and/or vendors.

Education and Experience:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with ABET Accreditation.
• Preferred: Civil, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

• Required:
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans – intermediate to advanced proficiency.
• MS Office – intermediate proficiency.
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Preferred:
• CAD/GIS – basic proficiency.
• Hydraulic analysis experience.
• Project Management.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $36.01 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person