Sr. Design Engineer

Job Description
Title: Sr. Design Engineer
Location: Warrenville, IL
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Overview:
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As an employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Job Summary:
The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for performing engineering design tasks independently and with ongoing supervision. They receive technical guidance on new design topics that they have not previously encountered. Additionally, they work closely with senior engineers on typical engineering assignments that are unfamiliar to them.
Job Duties:

• Applies technical knowledge to designs and ensures projects meet specifications
• Shares information with team as well as question internal and external Stakeholders to appreciate the design requirements and nuances of tasks
• Communicates challenges regarding scope, cost, schedule, and quality
• Works with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages
• Supports the preparation of simple and medium designs or small portions of larger projects, including calculations and drawings
• Leads the development of their discipline's design on simple projects, and supports complex projects, including moderate difficulty technical analyses
• Understands and applies appropriate industry codes, standards, and regulations
• Identifies information to be communicated to the client and project stakeholders through team leads and project managers.
• Conducts communications in a professional and clear manner; communications are timely and in an appropriate format for the topic.
• Supports team interactions with Clients and vendors
• Assists the Design Coordinator evaluate design personnel and assigns design related tasks to Designers and Drafters via the Design Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited university and 2-3 years of relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Design or GIS Design is a plus
• Strong work ethic with desire to work in a production environment
• Working knowledge of basic software programs such as Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
• Skill to use hand-eye coordination, visual (near) acuity and depth perception.
• Skill to use effective verbal and listening communications.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alex Galik
Technical Recruiter
Alex Galik is a seasoned Technical Recruiter dedicated to the Utilities Division. With an impressive 6-year tenure at Sterling, Alex's passion lies in helping individuals find fulfilling careers, serving as a job coach to prepare them for interviews, and aiding them in building standout resumes.
As a Technical Recruiter, Alex's deep understanding of the Utilities Division empowers him to connect candidates with positions that match their qualifications and align with their career aspirations. His role extends beyond traditional recruiting, as he plays a vital role in coaching candidates for success.
What Alex enjoys most about his work is the opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives. He serves as a job coach, guiding individuals through the interview process and helping them craft resumes highlighting their strengths and experiences. Witnessing candidates transform into confident interviewees and crafting compelling resumes is a source of immense fulfillment.
Alex advises job seekers to target positions that both challenge them and bring happiness. He believes that a fulfilling career isn't just about finding a job; it's about finding a role that continuously stimulates growth and fosters happiness.

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