Lead Electrical Engineer

LVI Associates; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer, PE to spearhead electrical design for mission critical and complex building projects across the Chicagoland area.

You will mentor engineers, oversee power distribution, lighting, life-safety systems, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• PE license preferred.
• 7+ years of experience designing electrical systems for complex buildings.
• Data center experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design and coordination for mission critical projects.
• Oversee low- and medium-voltage systems, generators, UPS, lighting and life-safety.
• Perform short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and load calculations.
• Review drawings and specifications, ensure code compliance and constructability.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide technical standards; lead design meetings and QA/QC.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Electrical design

Data center design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer, PE | Mission Critical & Complex Building Systems

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for the opportunity to lead high-profile, technically challenging projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers?

We’re partnering with a well-established, industry-leading design-build organization seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer, PE to support the delivery of mission critical, commercial, institutional, healthcare, and other complex facilities throughout the Chicagoland area. This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role where you’ll have a direct impact on project success, team development, and long-term growth initiatives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead the design of complex, high-impact projects including mission critical and data center facilities
• Join a stable, growing organization with a long-standing reputation for excellence
• Work in a collaborative design-build environment with strong integration between engineering, construction, and project teams
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while helping shape technical standards and best practices
• Gain exposure to projects from concept through construction and commissioning
• Strong career advancement potential into senior technical and operational leadership
• Supportive team culture focused on accountability, communication, professional development, and long-term success
• Local project portfolio with limited travel requirements

What You'll Be Doing

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the lead engineer for electrical system design and coordination
• Oversee the development and review of:
  • Low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems
  • Generator and UPS systems
  • Lighting and lighting controls
  • Fire alarm and life safety systems
  • Grounding and bonding systems
• Perform and oversee:
  • Short circuit studies
  • Coordination studies
  • Arc flash analyses
  • Load calculations
  • Cable ampacity and fault current studies
• Review and produce one-line diagrams, specifications, equipment schedules, floor plans, and Revit/BIM deliverables
• Ensure designs meet all applicable codes, standards, and constructability requirements

Team & Project Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
• Manage project priorities, schedules, budgets, and quality objectives
• Conduct QA/QC reviews and uphold engineering best practices
• Assist with resource planning and workload forecasting

Client & Project Coordination

• Serve as a trusted technical resource for clients and project stakeholders
• Lead design meetings and communicate complex technical concepts effectively
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary design and construction teams
• Support proposals, scope development, and preconstruction efforts

Construction Support

• Conduct site visits and field investigations
• Review submittals and respond to RFIs
• Support commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• PE License preferred
• 7+ years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, mission critical, or complex building projects
• Data center experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and multidisciplinary projects
• Strong knowledge of:
  • NEC
  • NFPA
  • IBC
  • IECC
  • Local electrical codes
• Proficiency with:
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • SKM, ETAP, or similar power system analysis software
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Interested?

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where you can influence major projects, mentor a growing team, and work on some of the region’s most complex electrical systems, I’d love to connect and share more details. Reach out directly for a confidential conversation.