Civil Engineer

Elcora Engineering Solutions; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Elcora Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to lead design, analysis, and implementation of electrical systems for utility, infrastructure, and industrial projects. This senior role provides technical leadership to engineers, designers, and project teams.

You will independently manage complex assignments, mentor junior engineers, ensure compliance with NEC/NESC/IEEE, and collaborate with clients and field personnel to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience in utility, power delivery, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Experience leading electrical design efforts and coordinating multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems and design practices.
• Experience reviewing deliverables and providing technical oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of distribution systems for utility and industrial projects.
• Prepare and review complex electrical designs and construction packages.
• Perform load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit analyses, and equipment sizing.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight.
• Coordinate activities with project managers and clients to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and client standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Electrical engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

AutoCAD

CYME

ETAP

SKM

Pole Loading Analysis

GIS platforms

Job description

As an Electrical Engineer III, you will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for leading the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical systems supporting utility, infrastructure, and industrial projects. This role requires advanced engineering expertise, strong project execution capabilities, and the ability to provide technical leadership to engineers, designers, and project teams.

The Electrical Engineer III is expected to independently manage complex engineering assignments, provide quality assurance and technical oversight of engineering deliverables, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a key technical resource throughout the project lifecycle.

This individual will collaborate closely with project managers, clients, field personnel, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.

Location: Remote (Candidates must be based in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Missouri, or Iowa)

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Engineering Design

• Lead the design and engineering of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, utility infrastructure, and related electrical facilities.
• Independently prepare and review complex electrical system designs, including single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, protection schemes, equipment layouts, and construction packages.
• Perform and review advanced engineering calculations, including load flow analysis, voltage drop calculations, short circuit analysis, equipment sizing, conductor sizing, and system coordination studies.
• Develop engineering solutions for complex utility and industrial projects while balancing technical, operational, schedule, and budget considerations.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects where applicable.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with client standards, utility requirements, NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Project Leadership & Client Coordination

• Lead engineering efforts from project initiation through design, construction support, testing, and project closeout.
• Coordinate engineering activities with project managers to support project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverable commitments.
• Develop project work plans, engineering estimates, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical presentations, recommendations, and project updates.

Quality Assurance & Mentorship

• Review and approve engineering calculations, design packages, specifications, and construction drawings prepared by junior engineers and designers.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Electrical Engineers I and II, designers, and engineering technicians.
• Support quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure project accuracy and compliance with engineering standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 7 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably supporting utility, power delivery, infrastructure, industrial, or energy-related projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical design efforts and coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, utility infrastructure, and engineering design practices.
• Experience reviewing engineering deliverables and providing technical oversight.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Advanced experience with utility distribution systems, substations, power delivery, and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record.
• Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD, GIS platforms, CYME, ETAP, SKM, Pole Loading Analysis software, and other utility engineering tools.
• Experience supporting utility clients, investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, or municipal utilities.
• Project leadership or project management experience.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical teams, providing significant technical oversight, serving as trusted client advisors, and demonstrating readiness for engineering management responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions
• Paid time off
• Professional development support, including training and certification reimbursement

Why Join Elcora?

At Elcora Solutions, we are committed to providing a supportive work environment where experienced engineers can continue to grow while making a meaningful impact on critical utility infrastructure projects.

As part of our team, you will contribute technical expertise to complex engineering challenges while helping develop the next generation of engineers. Elcora actively supports professional growth through advanced training opportunities, industry conference participation, leadership development, and professional certification advancement.

Who We Are

Elcora Solutions specializes in distribution and substation engineering, quality assurance, field implementation, and project planning support. We partner with leading utilities to provide reliable, customized engineering solutions for communities and businesses.

Compensation

Starting Salary: $100,000 - $151,000 annually

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and overall fit for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elcora Engineering Solutions is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or veteran status.