Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Northern Impact; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Northern Impact is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for its Chicago practice. The role combines technical leadership with team mentorship, guiding high‑level MEP electrical design across healthcare, education, commercial, and other markets.

You will manage projects from planning through construction, ensuring high standards, strong client service, and strict adherence to codes and industry best practices. Hybrid schedule with two days in the Chicago office is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in MEP electrical design and consulting.
• Professional Engineer license and LEED accreditation are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system planning, engineering, design, and interdisciplinary coordination for complex building projects.
• Prepare and oversee drawings, specifications, calculations, studies, and other technical deliverables.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality while maintaining clear communication with clients and project partners.
• Guide, mentor, and support electrical design staff while fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with architects, owners, contractors, and other clients.
• Provide construction administration, respond to field questions, and conduct site observations for assigned projects.
• Apply applicable building codes and engineering standards to deliver safe, efficient, and coordinated solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client service

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Building codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

A nationally recognized building-systems engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its Chicago practice. The organization delivers sophisticated, high-performance MEP solutions for complex buildings across healthcare, education, commercial, hospitality, transportation, and other markets.

This is an opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer to lead technically challenging work, guide design teams, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to projects from early planning through construction.

Position Description

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will provide technical leadership across multiple MEP projects. This person will combine advanced electrical design expertise with team leadership, project management, interdisciplinary coordination, construction-phase support, and exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical system planning, engineering, design, and interdisciplinary coordination for complex building projects.
• Prepare and oversee drawings, specifications, calculations, studies, and other technical deliverables.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality while maintaining clear communication with clients and project partners.
• Guide, mentor, and support electrical design staff while fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with architects, owners, contractors, and other clients.
• Provide construction administration, respond to field questions, and conduct site observations for assigned projects.
• Apply applicable building codes and engineering standards to deliver safe, efficient, and coordinated solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in MEP electrical design and consulting.
• Demonstrated team-leadership and staff-management experience.
• Project management experience within the MEP industry.
• Strong client-service, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable building codes and electrical design systems.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.

Desired Experience & Skills:

• Professional Engineer license.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• LEED accreditation.
• A relationship-driven leadership style and the ability to support both technical delivery and practice growth.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, and transportation benefits.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and a year-end office closure.
• Professional development, mentorship, and opportunities for continued career growth.
• Paid volunteer time and opportunities to contribute to the local community.

This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days per week in the Chicago office.

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.