Electrical Engineer

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire an Electrical Engineer for the Office of Realty and Capital Planning. This position will operate and maintain electrical systems and equipment in state-owned buildings and facilities including on-site solar panel installations and electric vehicle (EV) chargers; assist in direction and management of staff engineers and architects in connection with performing electrical engineering duties; design and develop electrical installations from inception to completed plans and specifications; review electrical plans and specifications prepared by associate engineers and may write electrical amendments; check electrical shop drawings submitted by contractors; and attend conference with associate architects for preliminary plans and specifications developed. We welcome qualified and interested candidates who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

• Under general directions performs professional electrical engineering work with extensive scope and complexity in connection with the investigation layout design construction and installation.
• Performs field inspection of electrical installation and revises electrical layouts to conform to actual field conditions.
• Writes specifications for electrical work that includes power and lighting high voltage and underground and overhead distribution systems transformers substations high voltage switchboards passenger and freight elevators fire alarms interior and exterior illuminations lift stations electrical systems and outdoor recreational distribution systems within campgrounds and other Department facilities.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with a bachelors degree in electrical engineering.
• Requires possession of an Illinois Certificate as a Registered Professional Engineer.
• Requires four years of professional electrical engineering experience.

• Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering theory principles and practices.
• Two (2) years of experience planning assigning coordinating and evaluating designs and specifications as performed by paraprofessional staff.
• Two (2) years of experience evaluating design quality of electrical engineering schemes as developed by contracting private consultants and recommending changes modifications or redesigns.
• Two (2) years of extensive experience writing specifications for electrical engineering designs of complex power transmission and distribution systems.
• Specialized knowledge of outdoor recreation distribution systems including lift stations electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and solar panels.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
• Requires ability to travel in performance of duties.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving protecting and promoting Illinois natural resources the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water wildlife wetlands and oil wells parks historic sites and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois IDNR employees receive excellent benefits including health vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions.

Office of Realty and Capital Planning

The Office of Realty & Capital Planning (ORCP) incorporates a wide variety of functions for the Department by providing support services through short and long-range planning realty and land acquisition engineering design and project management concession and lease management and regulatory elements including environmental and cultural assessments and consultations related to capital improvements. The ORCP manages the Capital budget development coordination with Governors Office of Management & Budget (GOMB) and the Capital Development Board (CDB) on capital funding and project execution. The ORCP also acts as the primary contact with the US Army Corps of Engineers (COE) for all activities occurring between the agencies and coordinates all post-disaster reconstruction management at IDNR sites. The ORCP functions through three divisions: the Division of Statewide Operations; the Division of Field Operations; and the Division of Real Estate Services & Consultation.