Lead Electrical Engineer: MEP Design & Consulting Expert

trilongroup; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

An awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical authority in electrical and MEP design across municipal, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes leadership through expertise and collaboration with project teams and clients.

The position is based in Aurora or Rockford, Illinois, offering growth opportunities, mentorship, and engagement with a broad portfolio of community-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, with a strong MEP background.
• PE license required.
• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, local codes, and industry standards.
• Experience working with municipal water/wastewater projects is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead projects technically without formal direct reports.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• High level of organization, accountability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of projects across municipal, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets.
• Develop and review electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low‑voltage systems.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, structural, civil, and architectural teams to deliver integrated designs.
• Provide technical guidance, quality control, and design oversight throughout project lifecycles.
• Serve as a key technical resource for project teams and clients, offering solutions to complex design challenges.
• Perform drawings, specifications, plan markups and calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Support project planning, scope development, and fee proposals from a technical perspective.
• Interface with clients, utilities, contractors, and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Stay current on electrical codes, MEP trends, and emerging technologies and apply best practices to projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, tools, and processes across the firm.

Skills

Electrical design

MEP

Project leadership (technical)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical authority in electrical and MEP design across municipal, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes leadership through expertise and collaboration with project teams and clients.

The position is based in Aurora or Rockford, Illinois, offering growth opportunities, mentorship, and engagement with a broad portfolio of community-focused projects.