Electrical Engineer

Futures Consulting, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Futures Consulting, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Mid to Senior Electrical Engineer to join our collaborative MEP team. You will own design of electrical systems for commercial projects, develop construction documents, and coordinate with architectural and engineering disciplines.

This role offers growth toward project management and leadership as you mentor junior staff and lead project delivery through all phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of electrical design experience in an MEP consulting environment.
• PE license preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and applicable building codes.
• Excellent communication and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, municipal, industrial, retail, and institutional facilities.
• Prepare construction documents, technical specifications, calculations, and engineering reports.
• Design power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and fire alarm systems.
• Coordinate designs with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural teams.
• Participate in client meetings and collaborate throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Support construction administration activities, including reviewing RFIs, submittals, and conducting occasional site visits.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance (for senior-level candidates).

Skills

Electrical design

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Mid to Senior Electrical Engineer (MEP Consulting)

Location: Chicago, IL

A well-established and growing MEP consulting engineering firm is seeking a Mid to Senior Electrical Engineer to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take ownership of projects, work directly with leadership, and advance into project management or leadership roles while contributing to a wide variety of commercial building projects.

If you enjoy working in a team-oriented environment where your ideas are valued and your career growth is supported, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Design electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, municipal, industrial, retail, and institutional facilities.
• Prepare construction documents, technical specifications, calculations, and engineering reports.
• Design power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and fire alarm systems.
• Coordinate designs with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural teams.
• Participate in client meetings and collaborate throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Support construction administration activities, including reviewing RFIs, submittals, and conducting occasional site visits.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance (for senior-level candidates).

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of electrical design experience within an MEP consulting environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required for highly qualified candidates.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client relationship skills.

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• Work directly with experienced leadership on challenging, high-profile projects.
• Clear opportunities for advancement into Project Management and leadership positions.
• Collaborative, supportive engineering environment where your contributions make an impact.
• Join a stable and respected consulting engineering firm with a strong reputation for quality and long-term client relationships.