Electrical Engineer – Building Systems

Farnsworth Group Inc.; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as an Electrical Engineer focusing on Building Systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage projects while collaborating with a talented team of professionals. You will be responsible for preparing electrical construction drawings, specifications, and overseeing project budgets. The company values work-life balance and offers a hybrid work program, making it an ideal place for innovative minds to thrive. With a commitment to excellence and a strong emphasis on employee development, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the engineering field while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Building Electrical and Lighting Design experience.
• Ability to develop and mentor staff and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Strong verbal and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Create preliminary schematics and final designs with oversight.
• Preparation of accurate lighting, power, and systems construction drawings.
• Assist in maintaining project design budgets and schedules.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Building Electrical Design

Lighting Design

Code Research

Project Management

Collaboration

Technical Writing

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

REVIT

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Position:Electrical Engineer – Building Systems

Location: Champaign, IL

Job Id:2865

# of Openings:1

Joinus and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment to making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Groupis seeking anElectrical Engineer – Building Systemsin one of the below posting locations. This key position will serve as a project manager for the local electrical engineering team supporting local and nationwide clients.

Qualified candidates must have solid technical experience with the preparation of electrical construction drawings, specifications, submittals and construction administration. The ability to develop and mentor staff, collaborate with other disciplines, establish and maintain budgets, and work in partnership with leadership throughout the Company is essential.

Posting Locations for this role:Champaign, Normal, Peoria, or Springfield, IL

Job Activities:

• Actively engage in and assume responsibility for code research and application
• Create preliminary schematics and final designs with oversight from more experienced staff
• Perform calculations, equipment selection and layout
• Preparation of accurate lighting, power, and systems construction drawings and specifications
• Submittal review and construction administration
• Assist in maintaining project design budgets and schedules
• Interface with other disciplines, clients, and contractors
• Using REVIT and AutoCAD software design and prepare documents of MEP designs and plans according to specs, sketches, and rough drafts

Specific Requirements include:

• BS in Electrical Engineering related to the Building Construction Industry
• Licenses/Registrations: Professional Engineer License (PE) strongly preferred
• 5-10 years of Building Electrical and Lighting Design experience
• Application knowledge of electrical, building, and energy codes is desired
• Provide direction to Designers and CAD Technicians
• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Strong background with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and REVIT
• Ability to travel

About Farnsworth Group

Farnsworth Group is a 135-year-old engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with over 600 talented professionals across a nationwide network of 24 offices. We champion strong working relationships and have been involved in over 24,000 projects in the last decade alone. Our clients range from rural communities to some of the world's largest brands, with our oldest partnerships dating back nearly 100 years. Our forward-thinking focus on people, passion, and performance has earned us top rankings in Architectural Record and Engineering News Record magazine.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engage in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.

Salary Range:$80k - $100k(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the "Apply for this Position" tab below.

Job Fraud Alert: Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams

At Farnsworth Group, the integrity of our recruitment process — and your personal security — are top priorities. We have recently been made aware of a fraudulent scheme in which a third party is impersonating Farnsworth Group employees to contact prospective job seekers, particularly via email and Microsoft Teams using an email domain name similar to ours (f-w.com). These individuals are not affiliated with Farnsworth Group in any way and are attempting to deceive candidates through fake job offers and misleading onboarding instructions.

These scams are designed to trick candidates into sharing sensitive personal and financial information or downloading malicious software. We want to ensure that you are informed and can identify a legitimate opportunity with Farnsworth Group from a fraudulent one. Here’s what you should know:

Farnsworth Groupwill never:

• Ask candidates to initiate a conversation with us via Microsoft Teams.
• Use a personal or non "f-w.com" email addresses. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @f-w.com.
• Request banking, credit card, or other financial information as a condition of employment
• Ask for W-9 or Social Security Number prior to a signed offer and official onboarding.
• Require the installation of any software or tools on your personal devices during the interview or pre-hire process.
• Request payment or reimbursements for equipment, software, or onboarding-related materials.

What to do if you’re unsure:

If you are ever contacted about a job at Farnsworth Group and something doesn’t feel right, or if you receive a suspicious message, please contact us directly at [e-mail] to verify the legitimacy of the opportunity. We also encourage you to report suspicious activity on LinkedIn and to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov .

Stay safe,

Farnsworth Group Talent Acquisition Team