MEP Electrical Engineer

CT Engineering; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CT Engineering is seeking Electrical Engineers (MEP) at entry and senior levels to join our team in Des Plaines, IL. You’ll design and coordinate commercial electrical building systems, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, and gain clear opportunities for long-term career growth.

Entry-level candidates should have a bachelor’s in electrical engineering and familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit, plus strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0–4 years of MEP experience (internships included).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate commercial electrical building systems.
• Perform load calculations, equipment selection, and system layouts.
• Coordinate with architectural and structural teams.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and construction documents.
• Participate in site visits and construction coordination.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

CT Engineering is growing and looking for Electrical Engineers (MEP) at entry and senior levels to join our team. These roles offer hands‑on involvement in commercial building electrical design, close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and clear opportunities for long‑term career growth.

What You’ll Do

• Design and coordinate commercial electrical building systems
• Perform load calculations, equipment selection, and system layouts
• Coordinate with architectural and structural teams
• Review submittals, RFIs, and construction documents
• Participate in site visits and construction coordination
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, schedules, and budgets

Entry-Level Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 0–4 years of MEP experience (internships included)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Senior-Level Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of commercial MEP design experience
• Proven ability to lead MEP system design from concept through construction
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience coordinating with clients, contractors, and design teams
• PE license preferred (not required)
• Strong leadership and communication skills