Electrical Project Lead - Building Systems (Hybrid)

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Program

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm, seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to serve as senior technical lead for planning, design, and execution of electrical building systems. You will own discipline deliverables from schematic design through construction, mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and architects, and contribute to proposals and business development.

This full-time role offers a Hybrid Work Program and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering or related field.
• PE license is required.
• 8–12+ years of electrical design experience for building systems.
• Experience delivering designs for commercial, healthcare, institutional, or complex facilities.
• Strong knowledge of codes, constructability, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for detailed construction documents and specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design for building projects, including service distribution, power, lighting, and controls.
• Own discipline deliverables from schematic design through construction.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, equipment selections, drawings, and specs.
• Manage budgets, schedules, staffing, and project priorities.
• Interface with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain momentum.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, support standards and best practices.
• Assist with proposals, project setup, and technical input for business development.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client coordination

Codes & standards

Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm, seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to serve as senior technical lead for planning, design, and execution of electrical building systems. You will own discipline deliverables from schematic design through construction, mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and architects, and contribute to proposals and business development.

This full-time role offers a Hybrid Work Program and a collaborative culture.