Electrical Engineer

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

The Electrical Products Group was recently purchased from Avail Infrastructure Solutions by nVent Electric plc (“nVent”) and consists of three business units, Enclosure Systems, Switchgear Systems and Bus Systems. As a part of nVent, the Electrical Products Group is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions, designed to help ensure safe and reliable electrical operations primarily in the infrastructure vertical, including power utilities and data centers.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for developing
detailed electrical designs for low and medium voltage switchgear and
controls for systems that control multiple generators and parallel to
one or more utility sources. Your work will play a key role in
ensuring precise design solutions that align with manufacturing and
engineering standards.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, this position is based
on site in Kewanee, IL.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Interpret project write-ups, customer specifications, electrical drawings and correspondence.

• Create AC and DC schematics, component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project submittals, fabrication and As-built drawings.

• Electrical components down selection and bill of material development.

• Design and implement power system control schemes including switchgear transfer control, load management control, generator control, microgrid control and SCADA system development.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, NFPA, NEC, UL, and suggests improvements when possible.

• Provide engineering/technical support to manufacturing, test, and product support.

YOU HAVE:

• EDUCATION: Minimum of bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar.

• EXPERIENCE: 2 to 4 years of experience required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• SKILLS: CAD tools and AutoCAD Electrical experience required.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

$72,500 - $92,000/annually (based on skill level, education, and/or experience).

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at .

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance including medical, dental, and vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan with employer-matching contributions, a bonus incentive plan, paid time off (vacation and personal) and work-life balance.