Engineer III

Company: KDM ENGINEERING LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: The Electrical Engineer III will contribute to complex substation electrical designs and calculations. You will help lead the delivery of substation systems for our high voltage substation projects as you coordinate with other disciplines. Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Duties/Responsibilities: Design to client and regulatory requirements. The design and delivery of green and brown field high voltage electrical substation project Develop and maintain project documentation regarding protection and control design and construction. Support the development of plans & sections, details, control building layouts, P&C one line diagram, station service AC/DC distribution diagram, bill of material, cable schedule, etc. Help achieve quality, on schedule and budgets. Help identify scope changes. Vendor drawing review and disposition. Maintaining project files. Comply with project quality plans and standards Data and document entry into various platforms. Reporting safety, health and quality issues to management. Help prepare contract amendments Assist management as directed. Maintain self utilization as indicated by management Client interface Participate in project walkdowns Manage self-quality Mentor team members Required Skills and Abilities: Proven ability to consistently produce high quality of work Ability to consistently work independently Advanced presentation, written, verbal communication skills Knowledge of applicable codes and standards. Familiar with discipline specific design software and design management systems. Familiar with Grounding Calculations Memberships and active participation in discipline specific professional organizations such as IEEE. Familiarity with applicable IEEE / EIC codes and standards. Understanding of CAD software. Ability to estimate, plan, and schedule substation projects Ability to support proposal activities Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel as well as ACAD or MicroStation and Revit. Education and Experience: Four year technical degree from an ABET accredited institution. 5 years of substation design engineering experience. Additional Requirements: Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Possess a valid Driver’s License Tuesday, core in-office day Why Choose KDM? Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment. Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For annually for seven years. Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems. Top Reasons to Work for Us: Challenging and Meaningful Work Competitive Base Salary Comprehensive Benefits Package Company Paid Holidays Great Work-Life Balance Fun and Flexible Work Environment Organization with People-First Mentality Dynamic Leadership Team A Culture that Values Your Input Full List of Benefits & Perks: Positive team environment Competitive salaries Flexible schedules Growth opportunities Training and professional development Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid holidays. Volunteer leave Performance bonuses Transit program Parental and maternity leave Supportive management Culture engagement group Professional development assistance Employee Assistance Program Quarterly team-building outings Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour Meditation space, Wellness room, and nursing mothers’ room Equal Employment Opportunity: KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Join us in re-engineering the future, together! kdmengineering.com Requirements:

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