Lead Electrical Engineer

Delta Engineering Group, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 6% match

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Delta Engineering Group seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for facilities and infrastructure projects in Chicago. You will manage electrical design, mentor staff, and coordinate with clients and other disciplines to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role requires strong communication, hands-on design experience, and the ability to lead multi-discipline teams. Hybrid work with three remote days per week is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• PE license required (Illinois)
• Minimum ten years of electrical design experience
• Experience leading design teams and delivering construction documents

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for facilities and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with clients and other disciplines.
• Mentor staff and review contract documents.
• Perform/oversee load analyses, voltage drop, and equipment sizing.
• Oversee drawings in AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation; QA/QC reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

PE license (Illinois)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Delta Engineering Group is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for our facilities and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and capable of independently leading electrical engineering design and project delivery. This position will work directly with our Electrical Department Manager and executive leadership to oversee project execution, mentor supporting staff, and contribute to the continued development of our electrical engineering practice.

Headquartered in downtown Chicago, Delta provides a diverse range of electrical engineering services including facilities design, power distribution, roadway lighting, fiber optic communications, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Our projects span transportation, rail, aviation, municipal facilities, and public infrastructure.

Why Delta?

As a smaller, independently operated consulting engineering firm, Delta offers an environment where experienced engineers can take ownership of their work, make meaningful technical decisions, and contribute directly to the success of the organization. Our nimble and collaborative approach allows us to adapt to project challenges, work across disciplines, and maintain close relationships with clients and firm leadership.

We offer the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of public infrastructure projects, a supportive environment for professional growth, and a hybrid work schedule with three remote days per week.

Project Planning & Management Responsibilities:

• Develop project scopes, design criteria, man-hour estimates, budgets, and schedules
• Independently manage assigned projects and support other project managers as needed
• Coordinate with clients and other engineering disciplines on multidisciplinary projects
• Direct and mentor supporting engineers and technicians in the preparation of contract documents
• Oversee milestone deliverables, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and estimates
• Participate in site investigations, client meetings, and construction-phase services
• Contribute technical expertise to proposals and business development activities as needed

Engineering Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical engineering design for facilities, including lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, communications, single-line diagrams, and associated building systems
• Perform or oversee electrical calculations, including load analysis, voltage drop, and sizing of generators and transformers
• Perform or review power system studies, including short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc-flash evaluations
• Develop electrical system concepts, equipment selections, technical specifications, and design solutions consistent with applicable codes and client standards
• Review engineering drawings prepared in AutoCAD, Revit, and MicroStation
• Lead technical QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with engineering standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant electrical engineering design experience in commercial, institutional, industrial, or public infrastructure facilities
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead electrical design and preparation of construction documents
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and industry practices, including NEC and applicable NFPA and IEEE standards
• Experience with engineering design and CADD environments, including AutoCAD, Revit, and/or MicroStation
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills
• Experience with SKM Power Tools or equivalent power system analysis software is a plus
• Previous experience with public-sector clients is preferred but not required

The Benefits Program Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• BCBS of IL health wellness programs which cover gym discounts, flu shots, and biometric screenings
• Partial reimbursement provided towards Co-Insurance / Deductibles.
• 401(k) retirement plan w/ 6% match
• Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Training and professional development courses
• Generous paid time off program (PTO)
• Commuter transit reimbursement program