Electrical Engineer - Distribution

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Medical Infrastructure)

We are seeking a visionary Senior Electrical Engineer to spearhead the electrical design and distribution strategy for our upcoming world-class bio- medical facility located south west of Chicago. This role is not just about keeping the lights on; it’s about engineering the life-sustaining backbone of a premier healthcare institution.

You will be the primary technical authority responsible for the end-to-end electrical lifecycle—from high-voltage utility integration to the millisecond precision of isolated power systems in surgical suites.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Design: Oversee the comprehensive design of all electrical systems, ensuring they meet the stringent reliability and safety requirements of a Tier 1 medical facility.

• Power Distribution: Design and manage complex distribution networks, including substations, switchgear, and transformers, ensuring 100% uptime for critical care environments.

• Emergency & Redundancy Systems: Implement robust backup solutions, including N+1 or 2N redundancy, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), and emergency generator synchronization.

• Specialized Medical Systems: Direct the design of specialized healthcare electrical needs, such as isolated power systems (IPS) for operating rooms, MRI/Imaging shielding, and lightning protection.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs strictly adhere to healthcare-specific codes (e.g., NFPA 99, NEC Article 517, and local building mandates).

• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the technical bridge between architects, clinical staff, utility providers, and construction contractors to ensure design intent is realized in the build.

Required Qualifications Category Requirement Education Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Licensure Professional Engineer (PE) License (Required). Experience 10+ years in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years focused on large-scale healthcare or mission-critical facilities . Technical Proficiency Mastery of ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower for short circuit and arc flash studies; advanced proficiency in Revit/BIM. Expertise Deep knowledge of medium-to-low voltage distribution and healthcare-specific grounding systems.