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Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer/Authority | Chicago, IL

$120k - $140k

IMEG Corp

Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer in Chicago, IL, to support commissioning efforts that verify building systems are designed, installed, and operating in alignment with project requirements and performance goals. In this role, you will help lead project planning, document review, field verification, testing, and issue resolution while partnering with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, high-performing outcomes. You'll also support coordination and documentation across project phases to help keep commissioning activities organized and effective.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Lead commissioning activities for assigned projects from planning through project closeout
  • Develop and maintain commissioning plans, test procedures, and project documentation
  • Review design and construction documents to support system performance and project requirements
  • Coordinate commissioning scope, schedules, and activities with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams
  • Conduct site observations, equipment inspections, and field verification activities
  • Perform and document functional testing of building systems and track deficiencies through resolution
  • Prepare reports, logs, and related documentation to communicate project status and findings
  • Support issue identification, troubleshooting, and corrective action follow-up to help achieve intended system performance
  • Maintain strong client communication throughout the commissioning process
  • Contribute to continuous improvement, quality, and compliance across commissioning deliverables

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
  • Experience with NETA ATS and interpreting test results
  • Progressive experience in electrical commissioning, building systems, design, or construction administration
  • Knowledge of electrical systems and building performance verification processes
  • Ability to review construction documents, submittals, and related project documentation
  • Ability to perform site observations, testing, and issue tracking with strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication and coordination skills with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate project records
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why Join Us

IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You'll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

You'll join a multidisciplinary environment focused on safe, reliable, and high-performing building systems.

Electrical Commissioning Team Highlights

  • Manage and lead commissioning activities in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 0 and Standard 202 requirements, including review of electrical designs, development of pre-functional checklists and functional performance tests, equipment installation review, review of equipment integrity tests performed per NETA acceptance testing standards, execution of functional performance tests, and issue management for power distribution systems, emergency power systems, fire alarm systems, and lighting controls systems.
  • IMEG's commissioning services help verify building systems are designed, installed, and functioning according to owner requirements and industry standards.

Locations available:

  • Chicago, IL
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Fairfax, VA

State of Illinois Salary Range: $120,000– $140,000 Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran's status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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