Electrical Engineer

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient inclusive spaces that solve our clients greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare science and technology workplace mixed use higher education cultural waterfront parks and open spaces and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Chicagooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aElectrical Engineerto join our team.

Working with us you will:

• Independently provide the full range of electrical engineering services on projects and lead others in accomplishing project objectives given by a supervisor.
• Lead and perform analysis design and documentation of medium and large building electrical systems including power distribution lighting design and fire alarm systems.
• Effectively manage timelines and workflows of multiple complex projects assigned by supervisor.
• Create and develop planning and design concepts for complex projects in higher education science and technology and healthcare markets.
• Oversee design work of others and conduct quality control reviews to ensure an innovative integrated and cohesive design.
• Mentor junior level staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.
• Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform electrical loads short circuit analysis generator loads and lighting calculations.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as an electrical engineer designing electrical power distribution and lighting systems for new and renovated healthcare research lab higher ed and other critical building types.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Proficiency in current design software (CAD Revit SKM etc.) as well as Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office.

At SmithGroup we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling a hybrid work environment 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off 8 paid federal holidays plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical dental and vision coverage wellbeing resources paid parental leave a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching tuition reimbursement program one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $82000 to $109000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role please create a profile and apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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