Lead Electrical Engineer, PE – Mission-Critical Data Centers

Tiello; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent 401k matching

Performance bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Tiello is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer, PE to drive complex electrical design projects for mission critical, commercial, and institutional facilities from the Oak Brook office with limited local travel.

The role requires a PE license (or ability to obtain within 12 months) and 7–10+ years of design experience. Responsibilities include leading a small team, coordinating with project stakeholders, and ensuring code-compliant, constructible designs.

Qualifications

• PE license required or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
• 7-10+ years of electrical design experience for commercial, institutional, or mission critical facilities; data center experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in NEC, Chicago Electrical Code, NFPA, IBC, IECC, and related standards.
• Travel to project and construction sites as required (5-10% locally).

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design and ensure quality, code compliance, and constructability across all phases.
• Develop and review electrical designs including LV/MV distribution, generators, UPS, lighting, and life safety systems.
• Perform studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash) and load calculations.
• Produce and review one-line diagrams, schedules, floor plans, and BIM/Revit models.
• Mentor and develop a small engineering team; manage priorities and progress.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Tiello is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer, PE to drive complex electrical design projects for mission critical, commercial, and institutional facilities from the Oak Brook office with limited local travel.

The role requires a PE license (or ability to obtain within 12 months) and 7–10+ years of design experience. Responsibilities include leading a small team, coordinating with project stakeholders, and ensuring code-compliant, constructible designs.