Senior Electrical Engineer

6 days ago


Elgin, Illinois, United States Sterling Engineering Inc. Full time
About Sterling Engineering Inc.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Elgin, IL. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for designing and implementing electrical systems that meet our high standards of quality and safety.

Salary: $120,000 - $165,000 per year

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with expertise in machinery programming, wiring installations, and electrical safety implementation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop specifications and designs for electricians, ensuring project standards and deliverables are met.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Project Support: Collaborate with other engineers and technical disciplines to develop specifications and designs for electricians, ensuring project standards and deliverables are met.
  • Operational Support: Provide technical support for operational needs, including supplier management, parts requisitions, contractor time tracking, and asset management.
  • Compliance: Ensure key systems for base support functions remain compliant with regulations, including NEC code compliance and electrical safety standards.
  • Remote Facilities: Assist in supporting remote facilities as required, with anticipated travel of 10-20%.
  • On-call Support: Provide on-call, second-level support to electricians during 2nd and occasional 3rd shifts as needed.

You will also be responsible for:

  • Ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, including reporting of issues to management.
  • Collaborating with team members to develop jointly supported standards for the organization.
  • Continuously enhancing technical and professional competencies.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Five plus years of machinery programming experience.
  • Hands-On wiring installations and familiarity with NEC code compliance.
  • Safely troubleshooting electrical circuits.
  • Experience with electrical safety implementation and maintenance.
  • Knowledge in the food/nut industry is highly preferred.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Additionally, you should have:

  • Proficiency in Rockwell Logix Family Programming.
  • Ability to interpret schematics.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Basic Network Design skills.
  • Strong troubleshooting abilities.
  • Excellent mechanical aptitude.
  • Outstanding communication skills.
About Us

Sterling Engineering Inc. is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates 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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