S&C Electric Company is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems, with a strong history of innovation and employee ownership. As an Electrical Designer, you will be responsible for designing switchgear control systems and metering circuits, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product designs that meet customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Designing switchgear control systems and metering circuits to meet specific customer application requirements using S&C automation products
- Designing panel layouts, wire harness and cable assemblies, and generating Bills of Material
- Specifying low voltage electrical components including protection relays, RTUs, communication devices, and instrument transformers
- Defining requirements and writing custom instructions for production testing of control circuits
- Generating supplementary instruction sheets that describe the operation of control circuitry
- Participating in cross-functional design teams to ensure customer needs are satisfied through high quality product designs that are delivered in a timely manner
- Providing support and to act as a technical resource for problem solving activities in both design and production processes
Skills
- Associated degree in an Electrical Field or equivalent
- Experience in design and drafting of electrical schematics and interconnection diagrams for low voltage control circuits
- Proficiency in the use of CAD systems, preferably Zuken, MicroStation, Solid Edge, or AutoCAD
- Must be self-motivated, well organized, and skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design and manufacturing environment
- Strong technical abilities with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Outstanding problem-solving skills
- Experience in design and drafting of electrical schematics and interconnection diagrams for low voltage control circuits is preferred but not required
- Experience in, or working knowledge of, medium voltage switching, and protection products and systems is not required but is a plus
Benefits
- Annual incentive plan (AIP)
Company Overview
S&C Electric Company is a leading provider of switching, protection, and control solutions for electric power systems. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.sandc.com/en.Company H1B Sponsorship
S&C Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 14 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 12 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 5 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.