Power Grid Automation Engineer II

Job overview

The Power Grid Automation Engineer II is an onsite contract role based in Joliet, IL, with compensation ranging from $84,872 to $97,193 annually. This position supports the Distribution Automation team at G&W Electric Co, a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. This role serves as a technical lead and programmer for the integration of switchgear automation. The engineer is responsible for project management, customer support, and designing logic for distribution automation solutions, ensuring high-quality performance and reliability for power grid systems.

What you'll do

• Prepare automation proposals
• apply product knowledge of relays and communication
• provide technical support
• manage projects from quoting to acceptance
• design logic and program relays
• develop software templates
• train customers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

joliet il

engineer

automation

power grid

electrical engineering

onsite

no on-call

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Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Club Membership

Why this role

Requires Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of progressive experience.

About the employer

G&W Electric Co is hiring for this role. Industry: Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing. Sector: 33.