Electrical Engineer

Synectics Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer to support and lead electrical design across a variety of building projects, taking on independent design responsibilities, client coordination, and project ownership while progressing toward senior leadership.

You will design power, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunications systems, perform arc flash studies and load calculations, and manage projects from concept through documentation in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electrical design for building systems.
• Strong knowledge of the Chicago Electrical Code (required)
• Experience with NEC/NESC and relevant industry standards
• Familiarity with IESNA lighting recommendations
• Experience with higher education, healthcare, or complex facilities preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead and support electrical design and analysis for building systems and campuses
• Perform design of power, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunications systems
• Conduct electrical analysis such as arc flash studies and load calculations
• Manage large projects and oversee smaller projects led by junior engineers

Skills

Independent design

Client coordination

Project ownership

Tools

Revit

SKM

AGI32

Job description

Seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer with strong technical fundamentals and solid project experience to support and lead electrical design efforts across a variety of building projects. This role is ideal for an engineer ready to take on more independent design responsibilities, client coordination, and project ownership while progressing toward senior-level leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support electrical design and analysis for building systems and campuses
• Perform design of power, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunications systems
• Conduct electrical analysis such as arc flash studies and load calculations
• Manage large projects and oversee smaller projects led by junior engineers

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electrical design for building systems
• Strong knowledge of the Chicago Electrical Code (required)
• Experience with NEC/NESC and relevant industry standards
• Familiarity with IESNA lighting recommendations
• Experience with higher education, healthcare, or complex facilities preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Software Proficiency

• Revit
• SKM or similar power analysis software
• AGI32 or similar photometric software

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible schedule

Work Location

• Hybrid remote role based in Chicago, IL (60603)