Electrical Engineer Role

Kadengineeringgroup; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

KAD Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team for transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects across Illinois. This role will design electrical systems from concept to construction documents, including roadway lighting, power distribution, and traffic signal systems, while coordinating with civil, mechanical, and construction management professionals.

The successful candidate will perform load calculations, photometric analysis, short-circuit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Illinois PE license preferred or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical designs from concept through final construction documents.
• Design roadway lighting, power distribution, traffic signals, ITS, and facility electrical systems.
• Perform electrical load, photometric, and short-circuit calculations.
• Coordinate electrical design with civil, mechanical, structural, and construction management teams.
• Assist with proposal development and technical scope preparation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Electrical Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads

MicroStation

ProjectWise

AutoCAD

Revit

AGi32

Job description

Location: Chicagoland and surrounding regions

Position Summary

KAD Engineering is seeking a motivated and collaborative Electrical Engineer to join our growing multidisciplinary engineering team. As KAD continues expanding beyond transportation-focused civil engineering, this position will play an important role in developing the firm's electrical engineering capabilities while supporting a wide variety of transportation, municipal, infrastructure, and facility improvement projects throughout Illinois.

The Electrical Engineer will work closely with civil, mechanical, and construction management professionals to deliver innovative, high-quality engineering solutions for public agencies, municipalities, private-sector clients, and engineering partners.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects while helping shape the future growth of KAD Engineering's Electrical Engineering practice.

• Prepare electrical engineering designs from concept through final construction documents.
• Design roadway lighting systems, electrical power distribution systems, traffic signal systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and facility electrical systems as assigned.
• Perform engineering calculations, including:
  • Electrical load calculations
  • Photometric lighting analysis
  • Short circuit and fault current analysis

• Develop plans, specifications, engineer's estimates, and bid documents.
• Prepare engineering reports and technical memorandums.

Project Delivery :

• Coordinate electrical engineering design with civil, mechanical, structural, and construction management teams.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, utility companies, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate utility relocations and electrical service requirements.
• Support project managers in maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Assist with proposal development and technical scope preparation.

Field Services :

• Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, and internal disciplines to support multi-faceted transportation projects.
• Assist with agency coordination and responses to review comments.
• Support client interactions as needed under the direction of senior staff.

Technical Leadership :

• Ensure compliance with:
  • National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • IDOT Standards
  • Local agency requirements
  • Applicable building and electrical codes
• Support quality control and quality assurance reviews.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, engineering standards, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain.
• Experience preparing engineering plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of:
  • National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Electrical power systems
  • Roadway lighting
  • Traffic signal systems
  • Utility coordination
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IDOT and/or Illinois Tollway projects.
• Experience with roadway lighting and transportation infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• Experience with Bentley OpenRoads, MicroStation, ProjectWise, AutoCAD, and/or Revit. (The source documents reference Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Revit as relevant design tools.)
• Experience using lighting analysis software such as AGi32.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering projects.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• High ethical standards and professionalism

At KAD Engineering, we believe great engineering begins with great people. We are building a multidisciplinary engineering firm where employees have the opportunity to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Our team values collaboration, innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whether working on transportation infrastructure, municipal improvements, or emerging engineering disciplines, every employee has the opportunity to expand their expertise while helping shape the future of our firm.