Hybrid Lead Electrical Engineer - Public Infrastructure

Delta Engineering Group, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS of IL health wellness programs

6% match 401(k)

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Training and professional development

Partial reimbursement towards co-ins/…

Job summary

Delta Engineering Group, LLC, headquartered in downtown Chicago, seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for facilities and infrastructure projects. You will independently lead design and project delivery, mentor staff, and collaborate with senior leadership to shape the electrical practice.

The firm offers a hybrid work schedule with three remote days per week and a diverse portfolio spanning transportation, rail, aviation, municipal facilities and public infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Illinois PE license required.
• Minimum ten (10) years of electrical engineering design experience.
• Ability to independently lead electrical design and construction documents.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or MicroStation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with SKM Power Tools is a plus.
• Public-sector experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, design criteria, man-hour estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Independently manage assigned projects and support other project managers.
• Coordinate with clients and other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
• Direct and mentor supporting engineers and technicians in contract documents.
• Oversee milestone deliverables, calculations, drawings, specifications, and estimates.
• Participate in site investigations, client meetings, and construction-phase services.
• Contribute to proposals and business development activities as needed.
• Lead electrical design for facilities, including lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, communications, single-line diagrams, and building systems.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Project management

Education

Illinois PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Delta Engineering Group, LLC, headquartered in downtown Chicago, seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for facilities and infrastructure projects. You will independently lead design and project delivery, mentor staff, and collaborate with senior leadership to shape the electrical practice.

The firm offers a hybrid work schedule with three remote days per week and a diverse portfolio spanning transportation, rail, aviation, municipal facilities and public infrastructure.