Electrical Engineer – Building Systems

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Electrical Engineer specializing in Building Systems to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing projects, preparing electrical construction drawings, and collaborating with various disciplines to ensure the successful delivery of projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, with a focus on building systems, and will thrive in a collaborative environment that values work-life balance. With a commitment to excellence and a culture that supports professional growth, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the engineering field.

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

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Building Electrical and Lighting Design.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, building, and energy codes.
• Ability to mentor Designers and CAD Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical construction drawings and specifications.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Interface with clients and contractors.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Building Electrical Design

Lighting Design

Code Research and Application

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Verbal and Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Microsoft Office

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Join us 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 Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Building Systems in 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
• Prior management experience preferred
• 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
• Mentoring Program
• 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Design

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