Electrical Engineer II

Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a collaborative and growing Buildings Engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to complex building design projects while working alongside architects, engineers, project managers, and other design professionals. Overview: The ideal candidate is a technically strong, client-focused engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, mentoring junior team members, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions. This position will be responsible for electrical system design, project coordination, construction documentation, client engagement, quality reviews, and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include preparing engineering reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents; collaborating with multidisciplinary teams; supporting business development efforts; conducting field observations and construction administration activities; mentoring junior staff; and assisting with project planning, staffing, scheduling, and budget management. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking long-term career growth, leadership responsibility, and involvement in impactful building projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience within the buildings industry
• Experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, federal, or large-scale building projects
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local building codes and design standards
• Experience producing construction documents, specifications, and engineering reports
• Proficiency with industry-standard design and production software
• Ability to lead technical discussions and resolve complex engineering challenges
• Experience mentoring and reviewing the work of junior engineers and designers
• Strong communication, client-facing, and relationship-building skills
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position