Electrical Engineer - Distribution in Chicago
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Electrical Engineer (Medical Infrastructure)
We are seeking a visionary Senior Electrical Engineer to spearhead the electrical design and distribution strategy for our upcoming world-class bio- medical facility located south west of Chicago. This role is not just about keeping the lights on; it’s about engineering the life-sustaining backbone of a premier healthcare institution.
You will be the primary technical authority responsible for the end-to-end electrical lifecycle—from high-voltage utility integration to the millisecond precision of isolated power systems in surgical suites.
Core Responsibilities
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Lead Electrical Design: Oversee the comprehensive design of all electrical systems, ensuring they meet the stringent reliability and safety requirements of a Tier 1 medical facility.
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Power Distribution: Design and manage complex distribution networks, including substations, switchgear, and transformers, ensuring 100% uptime for critical care environments.
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Emergency & Redundancy Systems: Implement robust backup solutions, including N+1 or 2N redundancy, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), and emergency generator synchronization.
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Specialized Medical Systems: Direct the design of specialized healthcare electrical needs, such as isolated power systems (IPS) for operating rooms, MRI/Imaging shielding, and lightning protection.
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Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs strictly adhere to healthcare-specific codes (e.g., NFPA 99, NEC Article 517, and local building mandates).
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Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the technical bridge between architects, clinical staff, utility providers, and construction contractors to ensure design intent is realized in the build.
Required QualificationsCategoryRequirementEducationBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.LicensureProfessional Engineer (PE) License (Required).Experience10+ years in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years focused on large-scale healthcare or mission-critical facilities.Technical ProficiencyMastery of ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower for short circuit and arc flash studies; advanced proficiency in Revit/BIM.ExpertiseDeep knowledge of medium-to-low voltage distribution and healthcare-specific grounding systems.