Mission Critical Electrical Engineer

SmithGroup; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

SmithGroup, a leading integrated design firm, is seeking a Mission Critical Electrical Engineer for their Chicago office. The role involves designing electrical systems for data centers, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to sustainable design initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical engineering, particularly in power distribution and lighting systems, and will thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work environment

3 weeks PTO

8 paid federal holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience with data centers and medium voltage systems is a plus.
• LEED AP and Engineering-in-Training certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design, and documentation of electrical systems for data centers.
• Independently provide electrical engineering services on projects.
• Revise and coordinate construction documents.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

Lighting systems design

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SKM systems

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SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Chicago office of SmithGroup is looking for a Mission Critical Electrical Engineer to join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Perform analysis, design and documentation of building electrical systems for data centers including power distribution, Generators, UPS, grounding, and lighting systems design. Experience with medium voltage (35-15KV) power systems is a plus.
• Independently provide the full range of electrical engineering services on small to medium-sized projects.
• Revise, review, and coordinate construction documents.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Develop solutions to challenging electrical power distribution with integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform electrical loads, short circuit analysis, generator loads and lighting calculations.
  
  

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as an electrical engineer designing electrical power distribution and lighting systems for new and renovated data centers. Additional experience in government, research labs, and higher education projects is a plus.
• LEED AP and Engineering-in-Training certification preferred, and in progress of obtaining PE license.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office required. Desired experience with SKM systems.
  
  

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $111,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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