Senior Engineer

1 week ago

Chicago, IL, United States Sterling Engineering Full time
Job Description

Title: Senior Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (CAN BE WORKED REMOTE)

Industry: Power Equipment

Benefits: Employee Ownership, 10 Day Holiday Shutdown

Compensation:

? $150,000 - $155,000 base salary

? +10% annual bonus

Join a trusted leader in the power industry with over a century of innovation and excellence. This highly respected manufacturing company is bringing on a Senior Engineer to join its growing team. Known for phenomenal benefits, exceptional work-life balance, flexible remote work, and strong career growth opportunities, this is an ideal role for a talented engineer looking to make a real impact.

This is a hybrid technical and customer-facing position, blending engineering design, field support, and SEL programming. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently and collaboratively across multiple projects and departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Automation & Source Transfer: Design, test, and support commissioning for advanced distribution automation and source transfer applications for utility and commercial/industrial clients.
  • Proposal Development: Contribute to project proposals with detailed cost estimates and technical insights to support a successful bidding process.
  • Field & Commissioning Support: Collaborate with Field Service teams during commissioning and provide post-deployment support to ensure optimal system performance.
  • Standards & Protocols: Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards and communication protocols for all protection and control initiatives.
  • Training & Enablement: Develop and deliver technical training for both internal teams and external customers to enhance product and system understanding.
  • Technology Watch: Stay up to date on the latest tools, products, and methodologies in the power systems space and apply them effectively to projects.
  • Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers, providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for growth through collaboration and regular engagement.
  • Process Improvement: Enhance Standard Work Practices to streamline design and execution, simplify workflows, and improve efficiency across teams.
  • Safety Leadership: Model and promote safe work practices, ensuring compliance with company and industry safety standards.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, engineering, product development, operations, and safety teams to align initiatives and support organizational goals.
  • Communication & Reporting: Provide regular project updates to leadership and stakeholders using clear, effective communication methods.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors in Engineering a must, Masters preferred
  • Experience in programming SEL relays
  • Experience in protection/automation
  • Experience with SCADA
  • 10 years of relevant work experience
Meet Your Recruiter

Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter

Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.

Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.

As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.

One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.
  • 630-310-6963
  • ebutzen@sterling-engineering.com
  • Connect on LinkedIn


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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