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Build Your Career at STV At STV, we not only tackle world-class projects, but we also develop employee skills, recognize achievements, and offer opportunities for advancement. So, if you're looking for a rewarding position working for an award-winning industry leader, then STV is the place for you. We are a well-respected AEC firm with 40 offices throughout the US and 2,400 employees. Grow at STV Life is an ongoing learning experience, and we want you to continue to grow here at STV. We offer several programs and benefits, from professional development seminars, tuition reimbursement program, a career development program, online education initiatives, and much more to help you expand your knowledge and develop your skills, so you can take your career to the next level with STV. Take Care of Your Personal & Financial Health With a wide range of competitive benefit programs, we are committed to helping employees be personally and financially healthy and productive. Description STV currently has an open position for an Electrical Engineering Specialist in the Transportation and Infrastructure division in our Chicago, IL office as a part of the Centers of Excellence. The main function of this job position is to prepare electrical design drawings, specifications, reports, and studies for electrified railway projects. Most of the work is performed within an office atmosphere. The Electrical Engineering position will report to the Chief Engineer or designee by the Chief Engineer in the Traction Power Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work as an Electrical Engineer within the Traction Power Engineering Department. Preparation of power systems ac and dc single-line diagrams, metering and relaying schematics, ac and dc control schematics, wiring drawings, substation equipment layout drawings, conduit routing drawings, cable schedules, equipment mounting and installation drawings, grounding grid design, lightning protection design, lighting design, and related power distribution design drawings. Prepare engineering design criteria and reports. Prepare step-and-touch potential, cable pulling tension, and cable ampacity studies and calculations. Prepare engineering technical specifications. Prepare installation and testing instructions. Prepare budgetary construction cost estimates for power system projects. Perform onsite inspections, physical measurements, and field reports in live high-voltage substations and along active railroads. Attend factory tests, site commissioning tests, and preparing field reports. Assist with preparing technical and cost proposals for new work. Assist with preparing change orders for existing work. Interface with railway clients, utility company representatives, and other departments within STV. Required Skills Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering (an emphasis in power systems preferred). 5+ years of experience in the design of power distribution systems in facility power or transit/railroad industry. Strong communication skills and ability to work with others, including multidisciplinary staff in different offices. Proficient in typing and writing clear, concise, and logical design engineering documents in the English language. Proficient at using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint software programs. An intermediate level of proficiency using AutoCAD or MicroStation computer aided design (CAD) software. Ability to learn and use commercial ac power system analysis software for effectively performing load flow simulation, short-circuit calculations, relay settings and coordination, and ground grid design. Ability to learn and use circuit analysis software packages such as SKM, ETAP, EMTP, PSS/E, EasyPower, and general-purpose analysis software such a MathCAD. Ability to follow safety rules related to on-track safety in accordance with 49 CFR 214.301 and other OSHA regulations. Desired Skills Professional engineering (PE) license obtained or desire to obtain professional engineering (PE) license. Compensation Range: $90,486.00 - $120,648.00 Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.