The Role
The Senior Electrical Engineer designs electrical systems, manages projects, oversees junior engineers, and ensures compliance with codes for commercial and residential buildings.
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Senior Electrical Engineer - Chicago, IL (hybrid 3 days in office)
Job Summary:
The Senior Electrical Engineer will work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment responsible for designing building systems and producing construction documentation for commercial and residential projects in higher education, multifamily, commercial interiors, high-rise, and healthcare markets. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to be part of our firm.
In this role, you will
- Design electrical systems including lighting, power, fire alarm, and electrical distribution.
- Develop calculations for lighting systems and associated controls.
- Develop electrical system design calculations.
- Prepare detailed design documents in REVIT.
- Perform QA/QC design work.
- Lead a project team and managing projects.
- Coordinate with Owners and Architects.
- Coordinate work with other disciplines.
- Complete code compliance research.
- Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers.
- Assist in the procurement of new work, including the development of client relations.
You will be a great fit if:
- You have a minimum of 8 years design experience.
- You have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- You possess a Professional Engineer license, PE.
- You have experience with complex institutional, high-rise mixed-use and commercial projects.
- You have advanced knowledge and understanding of codes, standards and design guidelines.
- You have Project Management experience.
Skills/abilities:
- Excellent work ethic and attitude.
- Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work.
- Ability to lead a team as well as work as part of a team.
- Required proficiency in Revit and MS Office.
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Compensation: $90,000 - $140,000 (depending on experience)
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien 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/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better.
Experience
Preferred
You have a minimum of 8 years design experience.
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Top Skills
MS Office
Revit
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The Company
What We Do
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
