Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Chicago & Hillside, IL

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary – Based on Experience

Schedule: Hybrid – 2 Days In Office / 3 Days Remote

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About the Opportunity

We're partnering with an established MEP engineering consulting firm with offices in Chicago and Hillside, IL, that's looking to add a Senior Electrical Engineer to its growing team!

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in building systems design who enjoys technical project ownership, working on complex projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The firm offers a supportive, collaborative environment with strong opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and progression into project management and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical building systems for commercial, institutional, and other complex facilities.
• Design power distribution systems, lighting, lighting controls, and emergency power systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations, panel schedules, and equipment sizing.
• Design and coordinate transformers, switchgear, panelboards, generators, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Develop electrical drawings, specifications, single-line diagrams, and construction documentation.
• Utilize Revit and AutoCAD for electrical design and coordination.
• Coordinate electrical systems with mechanical, plumbing, architectural, and structural disciplines.
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and participate in site visits.
• Communicate with clients, architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Mentor junior electrical engineers and designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in electrical building systems design within an MEP consulting environment.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, and emergency electrical systems.
• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and applicable electrical building codes.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary building projects.
• Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.
• PE license preferred.

Project Types

• Healthcare facilities
• Commercial and office buildings
• Higher education and institutional facilities
• Residential and mixed-use developments
• Hospitality facilities
• Other specialized building environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.
• Annual Bonus: Opportunity for additional compensation through a yearly bonus program.
• Quarterly Overtime Bonuses: Additional earning opportunities tied to eligible overtime.
• Hybrid Flexibility: 2 days in office and 3 days remote.
• Office Locations: Opportunities in Chicago and Hillside, IL.
• Project Management Track: Potential to progress into project management and leadership.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Collaborate with experienced engineers while helping develop junior team members.
• Collaborative Environment: Join an established engineering firm with approximately 80 employees across five studios. xhqgsiq

This role offers an excellent balance of hands-on electrical design, project ownership, flexible scheduling, and long-term career advancement.