Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer/Authority | Chicago, IL

IMEG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

IMEG is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our Chicago-based team. You will lead commissioning efforts to verify that building systems are designed, installed, and operating per project requirements and performance goals, collaborating with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

This role involves planning, document review, field verification, testing, and issue resolution, plus preparing reports and maintaining clear client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with NETA ATS and interpreting test results.
• Progressive experience in electrical commissioning and building systems.
• Ability to review construction documents, submittals, and project records.
• Strong communication and coordination with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities from planning through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain commissioning plans, test procedures, and project documentation.
• Review design and construction documents to support performance and requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning scope, schedules, and activities with stakeholders.
• Conduct site observations and field verification activities.
• Perform functional testing and document deficiencies through resolution.
• Prepare reports and communicate project status.
• Support issue identification and corrective actions.
• Maintain strong client communication throughout the process.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and compliance across deliverables.

Skills

NETA ATS

Electrical commissioning

Building systems

Documentation review

Coordination with clients

Site testing

Attention to detail

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer in Chicago, IL, to support commissioning efforts that verify building systems are designed, installed, and operating in alignment with project requirements and performance goals. In this role, you will help lead project planning, document review, field verification, testing, and issue resolution while partnering with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, high-performing outcomes. You’ll also support coordination and documentation across project phases to help keep commissioning activities organized and effective.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for assigned projects from planning through project closeout
• Develop and maintain commissioning plans, test procedures, and project documentation
• Review design and construction documents to support system performance and project requirements
• Coordinate commissioning scope, schedules, and activities with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Conduct site observations, equipment inspections, and field verification activities
• Perform and document functional testing of building systems and track deficiencies through resolution
• Prepare reports, logs, and related documentation to communicate project status and findings
• Support issue identification, troubleshooting, and corrective action follow-up to help achieve intended system performance
• Maintain strong client communication throughout the commissioning process
• Contribute to continuous improvement, quality, and compliance across commissioning deliverables

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• Experience with NETA ATS and interpreting test results
• Progressive experience in electrical commissioning, building systems, design, or construction administration
• Knowledge of electrical systems and building performance verification processes
• Ability to review construction documents, submittals, and related project documentation
• Ability to perform site observations, testing, and issue tracking with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and coordination skills with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate project records
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why Join Us

IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee‑owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close‑knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters. You’ll join a multidisciplinary environment focused on safe, reliable, and high‑performing building systems.

Electrical Commissioning Team Highlights

• Manage and lead commissioning activities in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 0 and Standard 202 requirements, including review of electrical designs, development of pre‑functional checklists and functional performance tests, equipment installation review, review of equipment integrity tests performed per NETA acceptance testing standards, execution of functional performance tests, and issue management for power distribution systems, emergency power systems, fire alarm systems, and lighting controls systems.
• IMEG’s commissioning services help verify building systems are designed, installed, and functioning according to owner requirements and industry standards.

Locations available: Chicago, IL Phoenix, AZ Salt Lake City, UT Fairfax, VA

Salary Range: $120,000– $140,000 Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options.

In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including

• health insurance coverage
• an employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)

IMEG, an employee‑owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.

• generous PTO
• flexible schedule
• assistance with tuition reimbursement
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance

This information is being provided in compliance with local laws.

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As a people-centered engineering firm we know IMEG’s brand is centered around the technical skills of our people. We are 100% employee‑owned and we value the collective abilities, expertise, and continuity of our team members. We understand the importance of an engaged culture and the power of teamwork. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement, and the ability to develop a niche specialty. We also believe in committing to the same sustainability ideals we encourage for our clients – a practice of reduce, reuse, and recycle. We are IMEG.

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