Electrical Engineer (Chicago)

Location: Evanston, IL (Greater Chicago Area)

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary – Open to Discussion

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 Days In Office, 2 Days Remote

About the Opportunity:

We're partnering with an established MEP engineering consulting firm in the Greater Chicago area that's looking to add an Electrical Engineer to its growing team!

This is a great opportunity for an engineer with a background in electrical building systems design, particularly within healthcare facilities, who is looking for strong technical mentorship, diverse project exposure, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for healthcare, commercial, and institutional buildings.
• Develop power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, and emergency power systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations, panel schedules, and equipment sizing.
• Design and coordinate generators, transformers, switchgear, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Develop electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Utilize Revit and AutoCAD for electrical building systems design.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers on technically complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience designing electrical systems within an MEP consulting environment.
• Healthcare project experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, and emergency electrical systems.
• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and applicable electrical building codes.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• EIT or PE license preferred, depending on experience level.

Project Types

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Higher education and university buildings
• Laboratories and research facilities
• Pharmaceutical facilities
• Mission critical and data centers
• Commercial and institutional buildings

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary: Open to discussion based on experience and qualifications.
• Two Annual Bonuses: Year-end bonus and additional spring bonus opportunities.
• Overtime Compensation: Additional pay for eligible overtime hours, including time-and-a-half opportunities.
• Hybrid Flexibility: 3 days in office and 2 days remote, with flexibility to choose in-office days.
• Professional Development Reimbursement: Support for eligible continuing education, technical training, certifications, and professional licensing expenses.
• PE Licensure Incentive: $3,000 salary increase upon obtaining a PE license.
• 401(k) Match: Employer retirement contributions.
• PTO Rollover: Ability to carry over unused PTO under company policy.
• Career Development: Strong mentorship and opportunities to progress into senior engineering and project leadership roles.

If you're an Electrical Engineer with an MEP consulting background looking for healthcare-focused projects, flexible working arrangements, and strong professional development opportunities, we'd love to connect!