Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Hybrid Role

Cullerton Group; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Cullerton Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer / Senior Project Engineer on a permanent basis in Evanston, IL. The role offers a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office and the remainder from home, with compensation up to $130,000 plus bonus.

You will design electrical systems for healthcare, higher education, commercial, hospitality, laboratory, and pharmaceutical facilities; perform load calculations, sizing, and coordination; prepare drawings in AutoCAD and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of electrical engineering design experience within an MEP consulting firm, AE firm, design-build contractor, or related environment.
• Experience designing building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and emergency power.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Healthcare project experience strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Stable employment history demonstrating career progression and project ownership.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for healthcare, higher education, commercial, hospitality, laboratory, and pharmaceutical facilities.
• Prepare designs for lighting, power distribution, emergency power, low-voltage systems, and fire alarm systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations, short circuit studies, equipment sizing, and infrastructure assessments.
• Conduct field surveys and existing conditions investigations.
• Prepare construction drawings and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings.
• Respond to RFIs and support construction administration activities.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and facility personnel.
• Independently manage smaller projects while serving as a lead engineer on larger projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Participate in client meetings and project presentations.

Skills

Electrical design

NEC knowledge

AutoCAD

Revit

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Cullerton Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer / Senior Project Engineer on a permanent basis in Evanston, IL. The role offers a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office and the remainder from home, with compensation up to $130,000 plus bonus.

You will design electrical systems for healthcare, higher education, commercial, hospitality, laboratory, and pharmaceutical facilities; perform load calculations, sizing, and coordination; prepare drawings in AutoCAD and