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Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical / Data Centers

United States, Chicago Employment contract 100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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General Summary: With some supervision from the senior staff or the Director of Electrical Engineering, provide engineering design and analysis for lighting, power, low voltage, and associated control systems for Mission Critical facilities in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. Provide engineering to develop construction documents for the installation, interconnection and control of architectural, electrical, and mechanical components.

Job Responsibility

  • With some supervision from the senior staff or the Director of Electrical Engineering, provide engineering design and analysis for lighting, power, low voltage, and associated control systems for Mission Critical facilities in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes
  • Provide engineering to develop construction documents for the installation, interconnection and control of architectural, electrical, and mechanical components
  • Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design and/or analyze electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of architectural, electrical and mechanical components
  • Using applicable codes and standards, design and engineer lighting and power distribution systems, low voltage systems (fire alarm systems, telecommunications, data networks, lighting control systems, power monitoring systems, etc.), including sizing of equipment, etc.
  • Review and/or establish project scope, electrical budget, design approach, and applicable constraints with the Project Manager or client as appropriate
  • Knowledge of the NEC and other relevant NFPA standards, as they apply to the electrical design
  • Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule
  • Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages of lighting, power systems, etc.
  • Possess / demonstrate the graphic ability to produce construction documents per company and client standards
  • Collaborate with project teams, including Project Manager, Electrical Engineer, and client, to define project scope, budget and design approach
  • Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site
  • Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
  • With assistance, edit and draft project specifications
  • Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents
  • specify action required for conformance
  • Prepare project cost estimates
  • Respond to RFIs
  • Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
  • Professional Registration
  • LEED accredited professional qualification preferred
  • 5+ years related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering field
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
  • Proficiency in short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard software (SKM, ETAP or EasyPower)
  • Proficiency in underground ductbank ampacity calculations using SKM, ETAP or CYMCAP
  • Familiarity with Bluebeam, BIM 360 and Autodesk File Management Systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong attention to detail

Nice to have

LEED accredited professional qualification

What we offer

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Teladoc
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional License Reimbursement
  • Educational Assistance
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 8 Paid Holidays

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