Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

National award-winning engineering firm is seeking a highly motivated electrical engineer specializing in electrical engineering. This position will be in the Chicago or Milwaukee office.

The company has developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows them to share their experiences with one another, and in return, they can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it's something other than what we have listed here.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, design, and implement electrical engineering projects
• Experience in the design of commercial building electrical systems
• Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications and technical drawings
• Knowledge of relevant electrical codes, standards, principles, concepts, established procedures, and be able to work closely and communicate with architects, engineers, clients, and contractors
• Resolve issues and ensure work is completed according to specifications
• Responsible for balancing project management and engineering tasks
• Estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation
• Conducts maintenance and testing on electrical systems
• Electrical engineering (power, lighting, systems, and low voltage) for the commercial built environment
• Assisting in the procurement of new work including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• PE license
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering design and project management for commercial building projects
• Ability to write technical reports and documentation
• Ability to perform all electrical engineering tasks associated with the projects from proposal, design and drafting, engineering calculations, cost estimates to client reviews
• Knowledge of electrical equipment standards is required
• Knowledge of power distribution systems, lighting, and fire alarm systems
• Good decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently on project design tasks
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• U.S. residency