Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical EngineerFehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is a fast-growing Midwest firm built on collaboration, technical excellence, and a people-first culture. Our teams work on meaningful projects that strengthen the communities we serve, and we're looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to play a key technical leadership role within our MEP practice.As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you'll serve as a technical authority on electrical and MEP design projects while partnering closely with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams. This role provides leadership through expertise and influence—not direct supervision—making it ideal for an engineer who enjoys owning complex work, mentoring informally, and shaping project outcomes. You will enjoy the opportunity to work alongside electrical engineers from partner firms for mentorship and support.The position is based in either our Aurora or Rockford, Illinois offices. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It's even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other's personal and professional growth.What You'll DoLead the electrical design of projects across municipal, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure marketsDevelop and review electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systemsCoordinate closely with mechanical, structural, civil, and architectural teams to deliver integrated designsProvide technical guidance, quality control, and design oversight throughout project lifecyclesServe as a key technical resource for project teams and clients, offering solutions to complex design challengesPerform drawings, specifications, plan markups and calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable codes and standardsSupport project planning, scope development, and fee proposals from a technical perspectiveInterface with clients, utilities, contractors, and regulatory agencies as neededStay current on electrical codes, MEP trends, and emerging technologies and apply best practices to projectsContribute to continuous improvement of design standards, tools, and processes across the firmWhat It TakesBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field8+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, with a strong MEP backgroundExperience working in a consulting engineering environmentPE license requiredStrong working knowledge of NEC, local codes, and industry standardsExperience working with municipal water/wastewater projects is a plus.Proven ability to lead projects technically without formal direct reportsExcellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplinesHigh level of organization, accountability, and attention to detailWhat you'll getMedical/dental/visionLife insuranceDisability insurance401K Retirement PlanProfit-sharing bonus planPaid time offAn awesome work environment.Learn more about Fehr Graham's people, culture and projects on our website.Equal Opportunity EmployerFehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.