Senior Electrical Engineer in Chicago
Job Description
Location: Chicago & Hillside, IL
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Compensation: Competitive Base Salary – Based on Experience
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Schedule: Hybrid – 2 Days In Office / 3 Days Remote
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About the Opportunity
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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!
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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.
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The firm offers a supportive, collaborative environment with strong opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and progression into project management and leadership.
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Key Responsibilities
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- 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.
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Qualifications
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- 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 .
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Project Types
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- Healthcare facilities
- Commercial and office buildings
- Higher education and institutional facilities
- Residential and mixed-use developments
- Hospitality facilities
- Other specialized building environments
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Compensation & Benefits
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- 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.
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This role offers an excellent balance of hands-on electrical design, project ownership, flexible scheduling, and long-term career advancement.
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