Electrical Engineer - Sterling Engineering
Waukesha, WI
About the Job
Position Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Waukesha or Madison, WI
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary Range: $90k-$120k (BOE)
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as an electrical engineer overseeing all phases of project development, including client coordination, pre-design, final design, meetings, site visits, and project management.
- Lead the conceptualization and development of initial electrical designs for diverse project types, with overall responsibility for electrical engineering operations in the Wisconsin office.
- Independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to meet project-specific needs.
- Demonstrate expertise in consulting and construction practices, including plan/specifications, design/build, and construction management roles.
- Oversee project design progress, coordinating with city, state, county officials, and other external agencies as needed.
- Resolve complex engineering challenges such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitable materials, and coordination difficulties.
- Act as the primary liaison between clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
- Prepare and organize electrical construction drawings (single-line diagrams, layouts, sections, elevations, and details), technical specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates.
- Participate in contract bidding, administration, and on-site project management.
- Perform electrical systems analysis, including arc flash, short circuit, and coordination studies using power system analysis software.
- Understand power system protection and relaying schemes for electrical distribution systems.
Areas of Focus:
- Low, Medium, & High Voltage Distribution
- Substations, Switchgear, and Protective Relaying
- Electrical Systems Modeling: Arc Flash, Short Circuit & Coordination Studies
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance & Testing
- Lighting Systems
- Emergency Power Systems
- Grounding & Lightning Protection
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required. Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.
- 3+ years of relevant experience, with flexibility for varying skill levels. Proficiency in AutoCAD and power system analysis software (SKM/ETAP or similar) is preferred.
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.
Source : Sterling Engineering
