Electrical Senior Design Engineer

Epstein Global; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

ESOP

Professional growth

Flexible schedule (half-day Fridays)

Paid time off

Job summary

Epstein Global, a long-established AE firm headquartered in Chicago with ESOP, is seeking an Electrical Senior Design Engineer to join the MEP team on a hybrid schedule. The role targets professionals with 3–5 years of consulting experience and a strong grounding in electrical design for varied facilities.

You will design power, lighting and fire alarm systems, coordinate with disciplines, and contribute to project delivery from concept to construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• 3–5 years of consulting engineering experience.
• Knowledge of NEC and general building codes.
• Experience coordinating between disciplines (multidisciplinary teams).
• Strong communication and collaboration with teams and clients.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with Revit and LightStanza.

Responsibilities

• Understand project objectives, scope, deliverables and constraints.
• Produce electrical system design and detailing for projects.
• Develop construction documents and project deliverables.
• Perform analysis and design calculations for systems.
• Coordinate with project team and other design disciplines.
• Conduct field surveys and prepare related reports.
• Assist in cost estimates for construction and equipment installation.
• Review project specifications and shop drawings for compliance.
• Support in design reviews and client communications.

Skills

Electrical design

Building codes

Project coordination

Revit

LightStanza

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

LightStanza

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL | Hybrid Work Schedule

Epstein is seeking an Electrical Senior Design Engineer to join our growing MEP engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical engineering professional with 3-5 years of consulting engineering experience.

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 Senior Design Engineer performs a variety of engineering tasks and works with others on the design team to provide innovative and technically sound solutions in accordance to project requirements and applicable codes.This individual designs power, lighting, and fire alarm systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities within an integrated AE/AEC firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain a full understanding of project objectives, scope, deliverables, and other factors that impact design activities
• Produce the design and detailing of electrical engineering systems
• Develop construction/equipment installation documents and project deliverables
• Perform analysis and design calculations
• 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
• 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
• 3-5 years of successful project experience within an A/E, A/E/C, or consulting engineering firm
• 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
• 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

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
• 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
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Additionally, we encourage professional growth through:

• Professional license reimbursement
• Industry association reimbursement
• Internal training 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 $80,000–$95,000 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.