Electrical Engineer (USA - Springfield, IL)

Company Description REEL USA Corp. is the US entity of REEL International’s, and sister company of REEL-COH Inc. based in Quebec, Canada, with 80 years of experience in the custom design and manufacturing, inspection, service, refurbishment and modernization of lifting, handling and manufacturing systems , which qualifies us as one of the global leaders in this field. Over 3,500 employees are contributing to the success of REEL globally, with over 400 employees in the North American Division throughout USA and Canada.

It’s our objective to develop furthermore the US market and to expand our business accordingly by building and maintaining strong business relationships with important clients.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship in the US. Position

YOUR ROLE AT REEL USA From Springfield and reporting functionally to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will work closely with the North American Design Office multidisciplinary team located in Canada on the design, integration, and implementation of major tailor-made mechanical equipment’s to the strictest specifications of our customers.

How Your Will Make An Impact

• Design of electrical plans/schematics for overhead material handling systems
• Production of functional descriptions and calculations
• Preparation of purchase requests
• Documentation of completed projects (operation and maintenance manual)
• Preparation and participation in factory tests
• Remote preparation and support for site tests
• Technical assistance to the customer

Requirements WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant design experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Good knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code), NFPA standards and local codes
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Good knowledge of Autocad Electrical
• Sense of organization, resourcefulness, autonomy and rigor
• Available to travel to Canada occasionally

How We Will Support Your Success

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
• Meaningful Work that is Valued – It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”
• Feedback – we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
• Support – you are part of team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.

Benefits REEL USA offers comprehensive coverage of:

• Relocation package is available for candidates moving to the area
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid holidays and paid vacation.

Other information

Why REEL? This is a rare opportunity to be make your mark from day one in our engineering design office and to develop as a technical expert in a growing company that is investing in the future of manufacturing in the U.S.

The values that inspire us shape our decisions, behaviors, and the way we work together. Our employees around the world are united by our shared values of Health and Safety, Performance, Customer Satisfaction, Respect, Commitment, and Passion. These values all contribute to what some people call “the REEL Spirit.”

“Keep it simple, do it well, and make it reliable – that’s what has always made the difference.” Charles Frantz, Founder of REEL.

REEL USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Minorities, Females, Disabled Veterans. #REELUSA