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Location: Chicago & Hillside, IL
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary – Based on Experience
Schedule: Hybrid – 2 Days In Office / 3 Days RemoteAbout 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. This role offers an excellent balance of hands-on electrical design, project ownership, flexible scheduling, and long-term career advancement.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Evanston, IL

Occupation

Electrical Engineers

Industry

Engineering Services

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