Electrical Project Engineer

Farnsworth Group, Inc.

Springfield (IL)

Hybrid

USD 99,000 - 149,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer in Springfield, IL. This role serves as a senior technical lead for project planning, design, and execution of electrical systems. Candidates should have 8-12 years of experience and a PE license.

Responsibilities include leading design processes, managing project priorities, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Typically, 8-12+ years of experience in electrical design for building systems projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and constructability considerations.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical system design for building projects.
Manage discipline budgets, schedules, and project priorities.
Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Client coordination

Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer in one of the posting locations below. In this role, you will serve as a senior technical lead for the planning, design, and execution of electrical building systems projects. This role blends advanced design capability with project leadership, client coordination, and mentorship responsibility, and is expected to drive high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent assignments.

Posting Locations

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

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.

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