Engineering Jobs in Washington Park Illinois

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Location: Peoria, IL

Employment Type: Long term

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to support the design and development of off-highway vehicle electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in electrical design and documentation, including 2D/3D drawings, harness routing, enclosure modeling, and BOM creation, with solid exposure to off-highway or heavy equipment applications. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional and offshore teams to deliver accurate, manufacturable electrical designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical design drawings, plans, and diagrams based on design specifications
• Create and maintain 3D models for:
• Enclosure assemblies and installations
• Electrical harnesses, cable routing, and electrical fitment layouts
• Translate sketches, specifications, and verbal instructions into accurate engineering drawings, including:
• Flattened production drawings
• 2D to 3D associative models
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulations
• Collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams to identify drawing-related issues
• Work closely with design engineers to clarify design intent and resolve design issues
• Modify and revise drawings based on design changes and engineering feedback
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting manufacturing documentation
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to confirm component locations and develop models for:
• Electrical brackets
• Cable trays
• Enclosures and mounting structures
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawing control, and version management
• Work effectively with offshore engineering teams to support design execution
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–7 years of experience as an Electrical Designer in off-highway or heavy equipment vehicle design
• Strong experience creating electrical drawings, harness layouts, and installation designs
• Proficiency in:
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience with 2D/3D drawing association and flattened production drawings
• Knowledge of engineering standards and best practices for electrical design
• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and manufacturing documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and offshore teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on construction, mining, or off-highway equipment
• Familiarity with electrical fitment of brackets, trays, and enclosures
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline

Job Description:

• Responsible for design and development of engine mounted cooling components.
• Lead APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and CPPD (Concurrent Product and Process Development) activity to ensure cooling products are developed to meet time, cost, and quality requirements within budget.
• Responsibilities include creating technical specifications, conducting DFMEA’S/ DVP&R and releasing the part.
• Scope includes NPI, cost reduction, and current production.
• CREO experience
• Communicate with other engineering team members, GSND, suppliers, and customers.
• Adhere to established standards, policies, and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, and ergonomics.
• Some travel (less than 10%) to suppliers and Caterpillar manufacturing facilities is required.
• Organization: LPSD’s Cooling Products
• Job Location: Mossville, Illinois

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace or Agricultural Engineering with 5 years’ experience working in Component design and

Validation:

• Master’s in mechanical, Aerospace or Agricultural Engineering with 2 years’ experience in component design/validation.
• Working knowledge of Teamcenter and APQP
• Previous supplier CPPD experience
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Desired Qualifications :

• Proficiency with CAT internal systems and tools
• Strong academic background in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mechanics of materials
• Mechanical fatigue knowledge
• FEA (Finite Element Analysis) knowledge
• Good analytical and problem solving skills

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.