Entry level engineering Jobs in Elgin, IL

Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promote from within the company. Powercor is the specialty services division of MKD Electric. We are a NICET-certified electrical testing, engineering, controls, and automation company. Our controls and engineering consultants are ready to support organizations providing best-in-class services in electrical testing, system design, electrical engineering, systems integration, commissioning, equipment servicing, and retrofit services.

For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. Quickly moving into other industries, we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best-in-class Engineering Division Manager willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field.

MKD Electric is seeking an experienced Engineering Division Manager. As part of this role…

As the Engineering Division Manager at Powercor, you will be responsible for leading a team engaged in engineering controls design and electrical engineering studies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes. You will apply your expertise in control systems and electrical engineering to oversee the development of BMS and EPMS engineering designs tailored for Powercor's clients in the data center market as well as other critical industrial markets. Additionally, you will actively engage with external clients to nurture relationships, understand project requirements, and contribute to business expansion initiatives.

• Oversee the team engaged in engineering controls design and electrical engineering studies, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

• Manage the financial dynamics of the division, including profit/loss analysis, budgeting, and revenue forecasts within the Sales Force platform.

• Oversee a proficient team engaged in engineering controls design and electrical engineering studies, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

• Apply expertise in control system and electrical engineering to oversee development of BMS and EPMS engineering designs tailored for Powercor's data center and other critical clients.

• Actively engage with external clients to nurture relationships, ascertain project requirements, and actively contribute to business expansion initiatives.

• Provide continuous evaluation of team performance, offering mentorship, conducting formal performance assessments, and fostering team growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering preferred

• 7+ years experience in Building Services Management, Project Financial management, engineering or related field

• Experience building and leading an Industrial Controls Engineering team for Data Center Infrastructure.

• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity with PMS and EPMS systems tailored for data centers.

• Proven track record in guiding engineering teams to deliver comprehensive designs for BME and EPMS systems specifically designed for data center environments.

• High level knowledge of ICS protocols, architectures, and technologies, including SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and HMIs

• Strong Software familiarity with SKM, ETAP, Ignition, and AutoCAD

• Skillfully coordinating and overseeing the design, engineering, and integration of multiple concurrent, complex solutions, ensuring they adhere to meticulously planned and funded budgets, timelines, and desired features and functionality.

• 5+ years of experience in managing personnel, with a focus on overseeing projects for global Industrial Control System teams

• 5+ years of involvement in overseeing projects involving cross-functional teams spanning multiple organizations and clients

• 3+ years technical experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, controls engineering within Data Center settings

The Physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift to 20-30 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels

• Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods of time, prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift to 60 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.

• Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet.

• Requires standing for extended period with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, and stooping, pushing and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors.

MKD employees are the company’s greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all of the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

• On the job training with fully accredited training programs

• Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match

• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization

• Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development