Electrical Engineer, MEP Building Systems — Hybrid Opportunity

Stillpoint Talent Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/onsite work options

Project leadership opportunities

PE licensure support

Professional development

Job summary

Stillpoint AEC in Chicago seeks an Electrical Engineer with current experience designing electrical systems for buildings within an MEP consulting environment. You will lead design of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and coordination with architectural and mechanical disciplines.

The role offers opportunity for project ownership and PE licensure support. Responsibilities include load calculations, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and construction documents, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Current electrical building systems design experience in MEP/AEC environments.
• PE licensure preferred; EIT candidates progressing toward PE will be considered.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA, energy codes and building codes.

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 electrical engineering analysis
• Develop power distribution systems, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting layouts, lighting controls, and electrical equipment specifications
• Perform electrical service and distribution design including transformers, switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, generators, and related building electrical infrastructure
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents
• Apply NEC, NFPA, energy codes, and applicable building and electrical design standards
• Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, technology, and other project 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

Electrical design

Project leadership

Mentorship

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE licensure preferred

EIT candidates considered

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

AGi32

Job description

Stillpoint AEC in Chicago seeks an Electrical Engineer with current experience designing electrical systems for buildings within an MEP consulting environment. You will lead design of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and coordination with architectural and mechanical disciplines.

The role offers opportunity for project ownership and PE licensure support. Responsibilities include load calculations, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and construction documents, with emphasis on