Senior Electrical Engineer

Engtal; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Growth potential

Project ownership

Job summary

Engtal in Chicago is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across a diverse portfolio of building projects. You will own projects from design through construction and collaborate with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams.

The role offers hybrid work with equipment to develop technical and project leadership skills, including mentoring junior engineers and expanding your leadership responsibilities within a growing MEP practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design for building systems (MEP).
• Ability to manage projects and coordinate across disciplines.
• PE license highly valued for senior-level roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design across a diverse portfolio of building projects.
• Take ownership of projects from design through construction.
• Work directly with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Grow into broader technical and project leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Job description

I’m partnering with a growing MEP consulting firm in the Chicago area that is looking to add an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to its team.

Electrical is one of their biggest hiring priorities, and this is a great opportunity for someone looking for more project ownership, technical leadership, and the ability to make an impact within a close-knit engineering environment.

The Opportunity:

• Lead electrical design across a diverse portfolio of building projects


• Take ownership of projects from design through construction


• Work directly with clients, architects + multidisciplinary engineering teams


• Mentor and support junior engineers


• Opportunity to continue developing into higher-level technical and project leadership responsibilities


• Work within specialized studios based around different project markets

What They’re Looking For:

• Strong electrical engineering experience within MEP/building systems


• Experience with power, lighting + electrical distribution systems


• Ability to independently manage projects and coordinate across disciplines


• PE highly valued for senior-level candidates


• K-12/municipal experience is particularly valuable for their current needs

Why Consider It?

• Hybrid flexibility — typically only 2 days in office


• Growing firm with around 80 employees


• Opportunity for significant project ownership + visibility


• Close-knit environment without being limited to a very small firm


• Strong opportunity to grow into technical leadership


• Diverse project portfolio with the ability to align your experience with a specific studio


• Continued long-term growth across the firm