Electrical Engineer

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being

Financial wellness plans

Performance bonuses

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its team in the Chicago area, delivering design for diverse facilities, including government and commercial sites. You will design power distribution, lighting, and low‑voltage systems, and integrate fire alarm, security, and multimedia systems while coordinating with contractors and international clients.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical Engineering, PE licensure (or eligibility within six months), and 5+ years in consulting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical, building, and energy codes.
• Ability to collaborate on multiple projects concurrently.
• Lead tasks and mentor CAD/Revit technicians and engineers.
• Experience observing field conditions and communicating with contractors.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong understanding of power system design analysis.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Familiarity with Lighting Calculation Software (Visual, AGI32).
• Familiarity with generator sizing software (Cummins Power Suite).
• Familiarity with voltage drop, fault current and arc flash calculators (EDR, Easypower, SKM).
• Familiarity with energy analysis software (ComCheck, FLACOM EnergyGauge).

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution for airports, commercial, governmental, and industrial facilities.
• Design lighting and lighting controls; integrate fire alarm, voice/data, access controls, CCTV, and other low voltage systems.
• Lead electrical design on multiple projects and coordinate with clients and contractors.
• Prepare electrical construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction administration.
• Collaborate with Departments of Transportation, DoD, railroads, and large private clients.
• Travel to meet project requirements, including out-of-state travel as needed.
• Review field conditions and ensure conformance with design intent.
• Oversee CAD/Revit technicians and other engineers or designers.
• Ensure compliance with energy codes and standards; perform power system analyses.

Skills

Electrical codes

Multi-project collaboration

Task leadership

Field observations

Communication skills

Power system design

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

REVIT

Lighting calculation software

Generator sizing software

Voltage drop calculators

Energy analysis software

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional engineer licensure (or ability to obtain in 6 months)

5+ years in electrical engineering consultancies

Experience with electrical construction drawings and specs

Tools

None specified

Job description

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

A Day in the Life of an Electrical Engineer at Hanson

Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

This position will be part of Hanson’s electrical engineering team that serves local and nationwide clients in support of multiple discipline design and construction projects, including various Departments of Transportation (DOTs), Class I Railroads, United States Department of Defense, Fortune 500 private industry, and many other Federal, state, medical, commercial, industrial and educational facilities. General duties will include the design of power distribution systems on or within airport, commercial, governmental, and industrial facilities; lighting and lighting controls; and integration of fire alarm, voice/data, electronic access controls, multimedia, CCTV, and other low voltage systems. This assignment will involve periodic travel, including out of state travel, to meet project requirements.

Specific Anticipated Tasks

• Lightning protection and other grounding systems
• Commercial building electrical, lighting and communications distribution design
• Site lighting design
• Electrical medium voltage distribution
• Generator systems
• Emergency transfer switches
• Low Voltage Power distribution systems for buildings and facilities
• Renewable energy sources
• Fire alarm systems
• Nurse call systems
• Telephone systems
• Multimedia Systems and Intelligent Classrooms
• Security systems (Electronic Access Controls, Closed Circuit Television Systems and Intrusion Detection Systems)

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Skills

• Knowledge of electrical, building, and energy codes
• Ability to collaborate on multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to assume task leadership responsibilities by providing guidance to CAD/Revit technicians and other Engineers/Designers
• Experience observing field conditions, electrical construction, and the ability to effectively communicate with contractors
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong understanding of power system design analysis
• Familiarity with Microsoft® Office, AutoCAD and REVIT
• Familiarity with Lighting Calculation Software i.e., Visual, AGI32
• Familiarity with Generator sizing software i.e., Cummins Power Suite, Cat Electric Power Specsizer
• Familiarity with voltage drop, fault current and arc flash calculators i.e., EDR, Easypower, SKM, Design Master
• Familiarity with energy analysis software i.e. ComCheck and FLACOM EnergyGauge

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Licensure as a professional engineer in Electrical Engineering or the ability to obtain licensure within six (6) months
• Minimum of 5 years in the consulting professional services industry, in the Electrical Engineering Discipline
• Specific technical experience with the preparation of electrical construction drawings, specifications, submittals review and construction administration.

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

Culture

About

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

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