Senior Electrical Engineer

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellbeing resources

Parental leave

Flexible spending

Voluntary insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Professional development

Job summary

SmithGroup Chicago office seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for S&T and Data Centers to join our design team. You will lead electrical systems design, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient built environments.

The ideal candidate has PE registration, 10+ years in building electrical design, and proficiency with CAD/Revit/SKM. We offer hybrid work, generous PTO, 401(k) with match, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as an electrical engineer in building design and construction.
• Engineer of record experience for large science/tech and data center projects.
• PE registration required; LEED AP preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD, Revit, SKM, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide full range of electrical engineering services on projects.
• Lead and perform design and documentation of electrical systems including power distribution and on-site generation.
• Manage timelines and workflows for multiple complex projects.
• Act as electrical systems specialist and mentor junior staff.
• Present design solutions to clients and review committees.
• Engage with clients and teams to develop effective working relationships.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Team leadership

PE registration

LEED AP

CAD

Revit

SKM

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in EE

Tools

CAD

Revit

SKM

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Chicagooffice of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, in S&T and Data Centers, to join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Independently provide the full range of electrical engineering services on projects and lead others in accomplishing project objectives given by a supervisor.
• Lead and perform analysis, design and documentation of medium and large building electrical systems including medium and low voltage power distribution, on site power generation, and critical systems.
• Effectively manage timelines and workflows of multiple complex projects assigned by supervisor.
• Serve as electrical systems specialist, conduct research in problem areas of considerable scope/complexity and devise solutions.
• Create and develop planning and design concepts for complex projects in science and technology, and data center facilities.
• Oversee a design work of others and conduct quality control reviews to ensure an innovative, integrated and cohesive design.
• Present engineering design solutions to client representative and/or design review committees.
• Meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors and others to address electrical discipline issues and to develop effective working relationships.
• Mentor junior level staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.
• Engage with Studio Leaders, Marketing, Business Development and other disciplines to effectively market our services including involvement in the preparation of qualification and proposal packages, interview materials and technical proposals as well as participate in thought leadership opportunities.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working as an electrical engineer in the building design and construction industry, including the design of power distribution from 15KV to 120V.
• Prior experience leading electrical teams.
• Engineer of record experience for medium and large science and technology, and data center electrical system design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Proficiency in current design software (CAD, Revit, SKM, etc.) as well as Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $125,000 to $174,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].