Experienced Electrical Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Chicago)

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our project teams, contributing to world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a diverse range of sectors, including process, corporate, airports, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans to meet budget constraints, design factors, and client needs.
• Perform electrical design from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for projects such as process facilities, industrial facilities, airports, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
• Design electrical components based on project requirements set forth by project managers.
• Apply strong knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by project managers.
• Update drawings using CAD software to verify corrections.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration for various facility types.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other assigned duties and comply with all company policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, or
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• 5 years of electrical engineering and consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment with demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering calculation and production platforms (e.g., Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, and lighting design/calculation software such as Visual, Dialux, AGi32, or ElumTools).
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

Pay

$115,000.00–230,000.00 yearly. The expected compensation range is based on individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package includes a base salary and eligibility to participate in a discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance and disability coverage.
• Time off and wellness programs.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement program.

Primary work locations: US-IL-Chicago and US-IL-Downers Grove. Full-time role with up to 25% travel required.