Electrical Project Engineer

About the role

Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. (CBBEL) is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Mechanical/Electrical Department at our Rosemont headquarters. The Rosemont office is centrally located within the Chicago metropolitan area and serves as the hub for our engineering services operations across the region.

Responsibilities

• Prepares design plans, specifications, and related documents for the development of engineering projects at the direction of their manager.
• Documents all design work progress in writing, drawings, sketches, calculations, or tabulations for the quality assurance reviews of work performed by other staff including completion of the department QA/QC process.
• Evaluates existing site conditions, including topographic survey, and geotechnical field data collection.
• Collaborates with utility companies for new services and/or to determine if relocations are necessary with regards to the design project.
• Performs required calculations for the accurate and complete design of project features.
• Develops and/or back checks quantity and cost estimations for design projects.
• Utilizes value engineering, technical input and contributions from others throughout design process.
• Aids in the preparation of proposals for future work.
• Continually develops personal knowledge of engineering and construction best practices and standards by leveraging job experience.
• Acts as liaison with clients, contractors, or others directly involved with the project, assisting with required coordination and problem solving between parties and site activities.
• Aids in controlling project costs by managing the budget, invoicing, and reporting of projects, for both internal and client needs.
• Expands existing network by attending networking events and fostering new relationships that can contribute to potential talent identification and business development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• PE license preferred, or actively working toward licensure.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software and CAD tools – experience with MicroStation and Geopak, or similar tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D or OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Familiarity with local agencies including Illinois municipalities, IDOT, and regulatory permitting agencies.

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