Electrical Engineer in Palatine

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Electrical Engineer

Client: Architecture and Engineering Firm
Duration: Full-Time (Permanent)
Location: Palatine, IL
Work Model: Hybrid

Role Summary

Mid- to senior-level Electrical Engineer supporting building systems design across multiple market sectors.
This role offers flexibility to function as a Project Engineer or Managing Engineer under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
Strong focus on client interaction, multidisciplinary coordination, and long-term facility planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including:
• Power distribution
• Lighting & lighting controls
• Fire alarm systems
• Support sustainability and energy-efficiency improvements
• Write and edit technical specifications
• Conduct document quality reviews
• Research design solutions and prepare cost estimates
• Support long-term facility planning for clients
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
• Participate in coordination, user, and site meetings
• Propose equipment, product, or system modifications
• Qualify final electrical equipment and systems
• Prepare and maintain product documentation
• Monitor installed systems to improve future designs
• Maintain and grow existing client relationships
• Support and supervise junior engineering staff

Systems / Design Exposure (Examples)

• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Lighting & Lighting Controls
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Audio Visual Systems (under supervision)
• Security & Communications Systems (under supervision)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering design experience
• Strong organizational, written, and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience supervising and training team members

• 4-year engineering degree from an accredited institution
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
• Exposure to managing or leading project teams
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health Insurance + HSA
• Dental Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Transportation reimbursement & stipend
• Dependent Care Assistance
• FMLA & Parental Leave
• Community Day (8 paid hours annually)

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Company DescriptionAs a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.Company DescriptionAs a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.