The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing and overseeing power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. While design expertise is the core focus, candidates with field experience in system installation, troubleshooting, or commissioning will be highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
Design electrical power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems for various building types
Perform load calculations, short-circuit analysis, arc flash studies, and coordination studies using ETAP or similar software
Develop and modify electrical drawings and BIM models in Revit and AutoCAD
Ensure designs comply with NEC, NFPA, IECC, and local codes and standards
Work closely with the entire project team and key stakeholders to integrate electrical systems with the overall project design
Review submittals, shop drawings, and specifications for electrical systems
Conduct site visits for installation reviews, system evaluations, and commissioning support.
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
PE License in Illinois
Minimum 10 years demonstrated electrical engineering experience
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for electrical system design
Experience with ETAP or similar power system analysis software
Strong knowledge of power distribution, low-voltage, lighting, and fire alarm design
Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, energy codes, and industry standards
Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for markup, document management, and collaboration
Field experience in system installation, troubleshooting, or commissioning is a strong plus
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
Demonstrated attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.