Graduate Electrical Engineer: Power, Lighting & Building Systems

Arup; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Health benefits

Job summary

Arup seeks a Graduate Electrical Engineer for 2027, based in Chicago. You’ll design power distribution, lighting, and grounding for buildings and infrastructure, perform short circuit studies, and support lighting calculations using AGI.

Collaboration with architects and other disciplines will strengthen your practical understanding of building power systems. The role requires a BSEE or related degree, with preference for EIT/FE and sustainability interest.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering or related field with emphasis on power systems.
• Shows interest in electrical engineering for buildings and infrastructure.
• Internship or project experience in building electrical power systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, grounding for buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Perform short circuit, overcurrent coordination, load and arc flash studies.
• Conduct lighting photometric calculations using AGI.
• Assign circuitry for Power and Lighting devices and draft technical reports.
• Work with Revit MEP and SKM on project tasks.
• Develop reports and electrical calculations; coordinate with other disciplines.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Concentration: Electrical (BSC Eng)

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering (BSAE)

Tools

Revit MEP

AGI 32

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Arup seeks a Graduate Electrical Engineer for 2027, based in Chicago. You’ll design power distribution, lighting, and grounding for buildings and infrastructure, perform short circuit studies, and support lighting calculations using AGI.

Collaboration with architects and other disciplines will strengthen your practical understanding of building power systems. The role requires a BSEE or related degree, with preference for EIT/FE and sustainability interest.