Electrical Engineer, MEP Building Systems (Hybrid/Onsite)

Stillpoint Talent Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or onsite work options

Professional development support

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Stillpoint AEC seeks an Electrical Engineer with current experience designing electrical systems for buildings within an MEP/AEC environment. You will lead design efforts for power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and fire alarm systems, ensuring code compliance and quality deliverables.

Responsibilities include calculations, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and coordination with architecture, MEPT disciplines, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline preferred.
• Current electrical building systems design experience within an MEP/AEC environment.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, and other building electrical systems.
• PE licensure preferred; EIT candidates progressing toward PE licensure will be considered.
• Experience with industry software such as Revit, AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, AGi32, Visual Lighting is preferred.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA standards, energy codes, and applicable electrical/building codes.
• Experience preparing electrical engineering calculations, plans, specs, and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Design building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency and standby power, fire alarm, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop calculations, short-circuit and coordination studies, equipment sizing, and related analysis.
• Develop power distribution systems, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting layouts, lighting controls, and equipment specifications.
• Perform electrical service and distribution design including transformers, switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, generators, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Apply NEC, NFPA, energy codes, and applicable building/electrical design standards.
• Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, technology, and other disciplines.
• Support projects through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
• Provide project coordination, technical guidance, client interaction, and mentorship based on experience level.

Skills

Power distribution

Lighting design

Emergency power

Fire alarm systems

Electrical calculations

Construction documents

NEC/NFPA knowledge

Coordination across disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred

EIT progressing toward PE

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

AGi32

Visual Lighting

Job description

Stillpoint AEC seeks an Electrical Engineer with current experience designing electrical systems for buildings within an MEP/AEC environment. You will lead design efforts for power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and fire alarm systems, ensuring code compliance and quality deliverables.

Responsibilities include calculations, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and coordination with architecture, MEPT disciplines, and clients.