About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client in the Energy, Oil & Gas industry is seeking an Associate Engineer to support electric distribution system planning, circuit analysis, project engineering and project management for facilities up to 69 kV (with distribution analysis for 15 kV and below). This full-time role is based in Maryville, IL and focuses on safety, reliability, cost-effectiveness and excellent customer service. The position may include field work, customer-facing interactions, and emergency storm-restoration call-outs.

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What You’ll Do

• Plan, design, cost estimate, budget and manage projects for new business, reliability improvements, government highway/local road projects, system growth, and essential maintenance.
• Perform system planning and circuit analysis on distribution circuits (15 kV and below) and develop remediation plans as needed.
• Facilitate and engineer Renewable Energy Resources (25 kW to 5 MW) interconnections to the distribution system.
• Provide technical support to field engineering representatives and regional teams; perform power quality and troubleshooting analysis for customer facilities.
• Meet with residential and commercial customers, architects, and contractors to determine service requirements and provide guidance on rates, lighting, wiring, NEC/NESC interpretations, permits and rights-of-way.
• Prepare load analyses for distribution substations and feeders and recommend corrective actions.
• Use company systems and engineering tools (examples: DOJM, MV90, EADMS, CSS, SYNERGI, Load Analysis, OAS, Byers) to perform analyses and document outcomes.
• Contribute to process improvements, department and region goals, and identify cost-control and productivity enhancements.
• Participate in emergency call-out rotations for storm restoration and support field crews as needed.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required (Electrical Engineering preferred; other engineering disciplines considered depending on qualifications).
• Power-related coursework is preferred.
• E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) certification or P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.
• Electrical engineering and project management experience preferred; entry-level candidates with relevant education will be considered.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and customer service skills; comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Advanced computer proficiency and ability to learn and use utility engineering software and tools.

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Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $71,100 - $137,200 (this range covers multiple career levels; exact offer depends on experience, credentials and internal equity).
• Medical coverage on date of hire.
• 100% employer-paid cash balance pension plan.
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested on date of hire.
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave.
• Roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.
• Selection process may include multiple interviews and a leadership assessment for qualified candidates.

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Location & Work Environment

• Work location: Maryville, Illinois (IL). This role involves both office and field responsibilities within the region, occasional travel, and emergency on-call availability for storm restoration.
• Employment type: FULL_TIME.

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Key Skills & Keywords (for search and matching)

• Distribution system planning
• Circuit analysis / power systems analysis
• Renewable energy integration (25 kW–5 MW)
• Project engineering & project management
• E.I.T. / P.E. preferred
• Utility engineering software: SYNERGI, EADMS, DOJM, MV90, CSS, Load Analysis, OAS, Byers
• Customer-facing engineering support

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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