Electrical Engineer – Mid to Senior Level
Employment Type : Full-Time
Industry : MEP / Consulting Engineering
Position Overview
We are seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Electrical Engineer to join an established and growing MEP consulting engineering team in the Chicago area.
This position is ideal for an Electrical Engineer with experience designing electrical systems for buildings who is looking to take on greater project responsibility and work across a diverse range of facility types, including K-12 education, healthcare, municipal, industrial, residential, religious, and retail projects.
The successful candidate will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial design and engineering calculations through construction documents and construction administration.
Responsibilities
Design electrical systems for new construction, renovations, additions, and facility upgrades
Develop normal and emergency power distribution systems
Design interior, exterior, site, and specialty lighting systems
Design and coordinate fire alarm, communications, security, sound/paging, and low-voltage systems
Perform electrical load calculations and equipment sizing
Prepare electrical drawings, specifications, schedules, and construction documents
Ensure designs comply with the NEC, applicable building codes, and industry standards
Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and structural disciplines
Participate in client meetings and communicate with architects, contractors, owners, and other project stakeholders
Perform site surveys and field investigations of existing facilities
Provide construction administration support, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and field observations
Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
Assist with project management and client relationship responsibilities based on experience
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Approximately 5–15+ years of electrical engineering experience
Previous experience within an MEP, architectural/engineering, or consulting engineering firm
Strong background in electrical systems for commercial and institutional buildings
Experience with power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
Experience managing projects and mentoring junior staff is a plus
EIT or PE license preferred, particularly for senior-level candidates
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join an established engineering team where you'll have exposure to a wide variety of projects and the ability to take meaningful ownership of your work.
The position offers the opportunity to:
Work on diverse and technically challenging building projects
Take projects from initial concept through construction
Work directly with clients and other design professionals
Expand your project management and leadership responsibilities
Mentor junior engineers and designers
Continue developing toward a senior technical or project leadership role
Employment Type : Full-Time
Industry : MEP / Consulting Engineering
Position Overview
We are seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Electrical Engineer to join an established and growing MEP consulting engineering team in the Chicago area.
This position is ideal for an Electrical Engineer with experience designing electrical systems for buildings who is looking to take on greater project responsibility and work across a diverse range of facility types, including K-12 education, healthcare, municipal, industrial, residential, religious, and retail projects.
The successful candidate will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial design and engineering calculations through construction documents and construction administration.
Responsibilities
Design electrical systems for new construction, renovations, additions, and facility upgrades
Develop normal and emergency power distribution systems
Design interior, exterior, site, and specialty lighting systems
Design and coordinate fire alarm, communications, security, sound/paging, and low-voltage systems
Perform electrical load calculations and equipment sizing
Prepare electrical drawings, specifications, schedules, and construction documents
Ensure designs comply with the NEC, applicable building codes, and industry standards
Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and structural disciplines
Participate in client meetings and communicate with architects, contractors, owners, and other project stakeholders
Perform site surveys and field investigations of existing facilities
Provide construction administration support, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and field observations
Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
Assist with project management and client relationship responsibilities based on experience
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Approximately 5–15+ years of electrical engineering experience
Previous experience within an MEP, architectural/engineering, or consulting engineering firm
Strong background in electrical systems for commercial and institutional buildings
Experience with power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
Experience managing projects and mentoring junior staff is a plus
EIT or PE license preferred, particularly for senior-level candidates
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join an established engineering team where you'll have exposure to a wide variety of projects and the ability to take meaningful ownership of your work.
The position offers the opportunity to:
Work on diverse and technically challenging building projects
Take projects from initial concept through construction
Work directly with clients and other design professionals
Expand your project management and leadership responsibilities
Mentor junior engineers and designers
Continue developing toward a senior technical or project leadership role
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This position is listed as contract and onsite.