Electrical Project Engineer

Ciorba Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chicago seeks an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to manage projects, ensure quality, and mentor junior staff. The role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and impactful community projects.

Benefits

Hybrid schedules

Paid volunteer time

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Approximately 8-10 years of experience in engineering.
• Professional Engineering license required.

Responsibilities

• Review contract requirements and maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate team communication and supervise daily work efforts.
• Identify new business opportunities and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering

Tools

CAD

AGi32

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Ciorba Group is a people-first engineering firm that delivers innovative solutions to solve real-world problems and improve communities. For over 95 years, we’ve provided comprehensive engineering solutions for water resources, roadway, structural, municipal, electrical/lighting, construction, and forensic projects. Our collaborative culture values integrity, continual learning, diversity of talents, and work-life balance. We offer excellent benefits like hybrid schedules, paid volunteer time, professional development opportunities and mentorship, and the chance to work on impactful projects for DOTs, municipalities, and major infrastructure initiatives across the Midwest. Join our team and help engineer solutions that make a difference.

We are looking for a full-time Electrical/Lighting Project Engineer to join the team! The selected candidate can work out of any of the following locations: Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN

Key Responsibilities (Technical):

• Review contract requirements including scope of work and budgets with all team members assigned to them for each project
• Responsible for maintaining the project schedule and budgets for their work tasks, ensuring all milestones are met. If client does not provide schedule, Project Engineer develops in conjunction with the Project Manager an internal schedule that must be maintained
• Coordinate through verbal and written communication the work of other team members, other consultants and with the client, keeping the Project Manager involved as required
• Update project schedule when needed and submit to the Project Manager for approval
• Supervise and coordinate daily work efforts for each staff member assigned to them. Provide one on one technical direction to the project staff for all work tasks.
• Coordinate work activities and compatibility of their team between various disciplines
• Notify the Project Manager immediately of any out-of-scope work tasks or budget concerns Provide timely updates on project status to the Project Manager. Identify and notify the Project Manager in a timely manner of potential deviations from original work plan, both technical and managerial
• Perform a thorough review of all work (preliminary, prefinal and final) before submittal to the Project Manager and be responsible for accuracy and quality of work
• Verify that QC/QA procedures are continuously followed

Key Responsibilities (Non-Technical):

• Identify new business opportunities, clients, and potential services for the future growth of Ciorba Group
• Assist in developing staff hours and direct costs for proposals or during client negotiations
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and presentations for new project opportunities
• Assist Project Manager with recruiting efforts
• Maintain positive client relationships
• Mentor lower-level engineers and technicians through on the job training

Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering license
• Proficient in the use of a computer for design with the ability to work efficiently in various software programs including CAD
• Significant experience performing photometric calculations using AGi32 and voltage drop calculations
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Ability to work independently, while collaborating with other team members and managers
• Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation of performing job responsibilities
• Complies with accepted professional and safety standards and practice
• Approximately 8-10 years of experience in engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering from accredited school
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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