Licensed Electrical Engineer (PE)

mintropy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mintropy is seeking a Licensed Electrical Engineer (PE) to lead sustainable design initiatives in Chicago. The ideal candidate will possess 4–6 years of experience, a strong background in building systems, and demonstrate leadership in multidisciplinary collaboration. This full-time role offers hybrid flexibility and opportunities to mentor junior engineers in a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active U.S. PE license.
• Experience managing electrical design through various phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design ensuring compliance and safety standards.
• Conduct load calculations and analyses.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage project execution.

Skills

Building Systems Design

Collaboration with MEP/FP

Independent Project Management

Familiarity with NEC

Mentoring

Education

PE license in the United States

4–6 years of experience in building systems design

Job description

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We’re Hiring: Licensed Electrical Engineer (PE) | U.S. Based | Chicago, Phoenix, or Tucson

Mintropy is actively looking for aProfessional Electrical Engineer (PE)with4–6 years of experienceto join our growing U.S. team. If you're passionate about design leadership, sustainable solutions, and cross-disciplinary collaboration—we want to hear from you!

Location Options:Chicago, IL | Phoenix, AZ | Tucson, AZ

Job Type:Full-Time | Hybrid flexibility may be considered

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and hold an active U.S. PE license

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical design through SD, DD, and CD phases
• Coordinate power, lighting, grounding, and fire alarm systems
• Oversee utility coordination, transformer sizing, ductbank layouts, etc.
• Conduct load calculations, fault current studies & arc flash analysis
• Mentor junior engineers, contribute to QA/QC, and evolve our design standards

Requirements:

• PE license in the United States (required)
• 4–6 years of experience in building systems design
• Strong familiarity with NEC, IBC, IECC/ASHRAE, and CSI MasterFormat
• Proven experience collaborating with MEP/FP, architectural, and structural teams
• Ability to independently manage scope, schedule, and technical execution

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email theirresume/[e-mail],

Deadline to apply:June 16, 2025

At Mintropy, weminimize entropyby blending creative problem-solving with disciplined engineering across diverse building types and project scales.

If you're ready to lead with impact—apply now or share this with someone great!

Learn more about us atwww.mintropy.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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