Electrical Project Engineer

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending 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

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead electrical systems design for various projects. You will manage discipline-specific deliverables, interface with clients and internal teams, and ensure technical quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 8-12+ years of relevant experience, and a PE license. Benefits include a hybrid work program, health insurance, 401(k) matching, and more.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience in electrical design for building systems projects.
• Strong experience with commercial, healthcare, institutional, or laboratory facility types.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design for building projects.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering calculations and specifications.
• Interface directly with clients and internal teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Revit

AutoCAD

Technical project leadership

Client interfacing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Lighting analysis software

Bluebeam

Job description

Position: Electrical Project Engineer

Location: Champaign, IL

Posting Locations: Lisle, Normal, Peoria, Champaign, Springfield, IL; or St. Louis, MO

Job Id: 3629

# of Openings: 1

What You’ll Do

• Lead electrical system design for building projects, including service distribution, normal and emergency power, lighting, lighting controls, and related support systems.
• Take ownership of discipline-specific deliverables from schematic design through bidding and construction, ensuring technical quality, code compliance, and coordination.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering calculations, equipment selections, drawing packages, and specifications.
• Manage discipline budgets, schedules, staffing needs, and project priorities in coordination with project managers and other practice leaders.
• Interface directly with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical issues, clarify scope, and maintain project momentum.
• Lead construction administration tasks, including submittal review, RFI responses, site observations, and issue resolution during installation.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, provide technical review, and support the development of department standards and best practices.
• Assist with proposals, project setup, fee planning, and technical input for business development efforts.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Typically, 8-12+ years of experience in electrical design for building systems projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong experience delivering electrical designs for commercial, healthcare, institutional, laboratory, or other complex facility types.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes, constructability considerations, and multidisciplinary coordination requirements.
• High proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and preparation of detailed construction documents and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor staff, and manage multiple priorities without sacrificing technical quality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commissioning support, system startup coordination, or post-occupancy issue resolution.
• Background in fast-track, design-build, or highly phased renovation projects.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, lighting analysis software, or other discipline-supporting technical tools.

Salary Range

$99,000– $149,000

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
• Hybrid Work Program

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EEO Statement

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