Electrical Project Engineer

Search Results; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Half-day Fridays

Flexible working hours

Paid time off and holidays

Professional license reimbursement

Educational assistance

ESOP

Job summary

Epstein, a well-established AE firm, seeks an Electrical Project Engineer in Chicago with 5–8 years of consulting experience to lead design efforts across commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. You will mentor staff, coordinate disciplines, and deliver high-quality engineered solutions.

The role emphasizes creativity, design rigor, and client interaction within a 100% ESOP-owned firm committed to green initiatives and sustainable design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of project experience in A/E/C or consulting engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Understanding of other building systems disciplines and coordination of design between disciplines.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and general building codes.
• Experience working with teams, clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Revit; LightStanza.

Responsibilities

• Understand project objectives, scope, deliverables, and budget implications.
• Establish design criteria for specific projects.
• Lead design and detailing of electrical engineering systems.
• Manage development of construction/installation documents and deliverables.
• Perform analysis and design calculations and delegate tasks to team members.
• Review calculations for accuracy and code compliance.
• Coordinate with project team and all design disciplines.
• Perform field surveys and prepare reports.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates for construction and installation.
• Support preparation of project specifications and design reviews.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering (Electrical emphasis)

Registered Professional Engineer

Tools

Revit

LightStanza

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL | Hybrid Work Schedule

Epstein is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our growing MEP engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineering professional with 5-8 years of consulting engineering experience who enjoys leading design efforts, coordinating multidisciplinary projects, mentoring staff, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions across commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.

Epstein is an established and highly respected Construction, Architecture, and Engineering firm with over 100 years of experience. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Warsaw, Poland; Epstein delivers innovative, sustainable, and "best-in-class" project solutions across a wide range of industries.

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), creating a culture where employees are invested in the firm’s success. Our firm is deeply committed to community service, green initiatives, and sustainable design.

Overview

The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, control, and integration of engineering activities and the development of project deliverables to ensure successful project delivery. This individual designs power, lighting, and fire alarm systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities within an integrated AE/AEC firm.

The Electrical Project Engineer applies creativity, foresight, and sound engineering judgment to anticipate and solve engineering problems, establish project objectives and design criteria, and develop coordinated solutions. This role works closely with engineers and designers, delegates design and drawing production responsibilities, coordinates with other disciplines, mentors staff and interacts with clients as part of the Epstein project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain a full understanding of project objectives, scope, deliverables, budget implications, and other factors that impact design activities
• Establish design criteria for specific projects
• Lead the design and detailing of electrical engineering systems
• Manage the development of construction/equipment installation documents and project deliverables
• Perform analysis and design calculations and delegate design and drawing activities to other project team members as appropriate
• Review and evaluate computer program and manual calculations for technical accuracy and compliance with established design criteria
• Coordinate with the project team and all design disciplines throughout the course of the project
• Perform field surveys and prepare associated reports
• Assist in preparing estimates of probable costs for construction and equipment installation at various stages of design
• Participate in the preparation of project specifications
• Perform periodic design reviews and ensure designs comply with specifications, codes, regulations, contract requirements, and Epstein technical and quality standards
• Review shop drawings for compliance with contract requirements and documents

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering
• 5-8 years of successful project experience within an A/E, A/E/C, or consulting engineering firm
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Understanding of other building systems disciplines and coordination of the various elements of design between disciplines
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and general building codes
• Considerable experience working with teams, clients, contractors, and vendors
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency with Revit and working knowledge of discipline-specific software such as LightStanza

Benefits

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
• Flexible benefit plans
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave

To help secure our employees' financial future, we offer both a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

We also support a healthy work-life balance through:

• Half-day Fridays
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Additionally, we encourage professional growth through:

• Professional license reimbursement
• Industry association reimbursement
• Internal training programs
• Leadership development programs
• Educational assistance

Compensation

Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including education, experience, training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications, and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance.

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$130,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

For more information about our firm, please visit www.epsteinglobal.com.