Electrical project manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Job Title : Project Manager - Electrical Engineering for Solar Projects

Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for leading the technical electrical engineering evaluation, design, and execution of solar projects. The successful candidate will manage the design and review of solar system drawings, including electrical interconnection, modeling, and performance data. The role requires preparing and reviewing single line diagrams, electrical block diagrams, power and instrumentation plans, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and review of solar system drawings including electrical interconnection, modeling, and performance data.
• Review technical equipment specifications and conceptual / detailed design including analysis of load flow, voltage drop, arc flash, and integration of protective relay systems and controls.
• Prepare and review single lines, electrical block diagrams, power, and instrumentation plans.
• Assess project structural considerations and interconnect issues.
• Coordinate various engineering-related activities such as studies and surveys.
• Review engineering work to ensure compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, safety practices, technical specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Review technical portions of RFP and contract documents.
• Conduct site visits to determine optimal design / layout / point of interconnection (POI).
• Act as liaison with Project Management on matters relating to engineering progress, quality, and scope issues on projects, as well as interface with customers on technical questions and concerns.
• Support the preparation of sales proposals and needs relative to quoting, design, and follow up.
• Travel as needed.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00 / yr.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Sun Life Sun Life

Plan Description PPO (2 types)

HSA (2 types) PPO PPO

Company Funded 70% employee premium

20% dependent premium

50% employee premium

20% employee premium

50% employee premium

20% employee premium

Eligibility for Coverage

30 days after the first of

the month following

date of hire

Date of Hire Date of Hire

LIFE INSURANCE

25,000 benefit offered through SunLife; funded by employer.

Eligibility for Coverage : Date of Hire

SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

Offered through SunLife; funded by employer.

Eligibility for Coverage : Date of Hire

LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

Offered through SunLife; funded by employer.

Eligibility for Coverage : Date of Hire

401K

Offered through Paychex including traditional and ROTH options; currently funded by employee.

Eligibility for Coverage : 90 days after Hire Date

PAID LEAVE

The chart below illustrates "Maximum Paid Leave in 12-month period - Assuming Full Time Employment".

For details, please see Paid Leave Policy in Employee Handbook

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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