Electrical II

CannonDesign; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Remote work options

401k plan

Paid time off

Employee perk programs

Job summary

CannonDesign in Chicago, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team under licensed engineers. You will design lighting, power distribution, communications, and fire alarm systems for healthcare, education, and commercial clients, and prepare construction drawings and specs.

The ideal candidate has a BS or MS in Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred), 4+ years of experience, and familiarity with Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering required; ABET accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to moderately complex construction drawings and specifications of electrical engineering systems for building construction.
• Design lighting, power distribution, communications and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients, including fire alarm systems.
• Analyze engineering documents and layout systems for components and parts; research and respond to design issues.
• Participate in value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
• Apply knowledge of electrical code for building power distribution design and circuiting.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards to improve quality and coordination.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited program preferred

Tools

Revit

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial and science and technology.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform basic to moderately complex construction drawings and specifications of electrical engineering systems for building construction.
• Under limited supervision, design lighting, power distribution, communications and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients, including fire alarm systems.
• Analyze engineering documents and layout systems in regard to components and parts. Research and respond to design issues.
• Participate in value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
• Apply knowledge of electrical code for the application of building power distribution design and circuiting.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
• Assists in the review and markup of shop drawings and submittals.
• Assists in gathering information to respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• May perform other related tasks as needed.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required. Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
• EIT/FE preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit) required.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Chicago, ILoffice is $66,595.00 - $83,220.00. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living‑Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.