(P.E.) Buildings Electrical Engineer

Primera Engineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Employee stock ownership

Gym and transit subsidies

Paid volunteer time off

Parental leave

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Chicago is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to join their team. The role includes preparing electrical calculations and drawings, ensuring compliance with client standards, and performing field observations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, EIT certification, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is required. Enjoy an excellent benefits package and a fun, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of electrical standards and design aspects for various systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with field surveys and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical calculations and drawings under supervision.
• Ensure adherence to client and industry standards.
• Perform field surveys and observations of electrical systems.
• Communicate project activities with team members and clients.
• Assist vendors in evaluating and selecting equipment.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Revit

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or architectural engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Tools

Electrical-specific calculation software tools

Job description

Description

Continue to grow in your electrical engineering career with challenging work in a wide range of projects in the built environment. Connect with great people, learn and grow, and have some fun doing it.

Job Type

Full-time

Who We Are

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of.

Working for Primera

Our Buildings division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver buildings and systems that perform better. We provide full-service engineering and design services for both new and existing facilities. Ever focused on providing a first-class client experience, our 30-plus-year history includes projects for school, university, healthcare, government, aviation, laboratory, campus, and municipal facilities.

Who You Are

• You studied electrical engineering. A bachelor’s in electrical or architectural engineering is a must. Having your EIT is required.
• You know electrical engineering. With at least 3+ years of experience under your belt, you’re equipped with knowledge of electrical standards and key design aspects for lighting, power, and fire alarm systems. You understand electrical circuiting for power and lighting as well as key telecommunications, mechanical, and architectural considerations as they relate to electrical equipment. You also understand industry standard and loss prevention practices.
• You are a people person. While the ability to work independently is important, you are skilled at interfacing and collaborating effectively with other team members at all levels. Your strong organization, communication, and presentation skills will contribute to your success.
• You are proficient with business and engineering applications. Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Revit skills are a must; knowledge of electrical-specific calculation software tools is a plus.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll exercise your electrical engineering skills. You’ll prepare: electrical load short circuit and voltage drop calculations; electrical power, lighting, and fire alarm drawings; and punchlists under supervision. Likewise, you’ll complete electrical schedules, size feeders, branch circuits, and panels. You’ll also assist with the review of electrical shop drawings and offer your opinion of probably cost for Division 26 equipment and systems.
• You’ll ensure adherence to client and industry standards. The details make a difference. You’ll apply our clients’ standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing design drawings.
• You’ll spend some time in the field. You’ll perform surveys and field observations of electrical systems and equipment.
• You’ll connect with people. You’ll regularly communicate and coordinate project activities with internal team members and interface with clients with the goal of building lasting relationships. Similarly, you’ll interface directly with vendors to evaluate and select equipment, with the help of your supervisor as needed.
• You’ll enjoy what you do. You’ll work with great people, learn, grow and have a good time doing it.

Some Of What You’ll Enjoy

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
• Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.

Salary Description

$100,000-$125,000