Senior Electrical Engineer

Thomas Young Group; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Child care support

Pension plan

ESOP ownership

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Chicago seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical discipline across multiple MEP projects in commercial, healthcare, education, biotech, and transportation sectors. You will design innovative electrical systems and collaborate directly with clients to define goals and deliverables.

You'll mentor junior staff, support project managers with schedules and budgets, and ensure designs meet codes and best practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years in MEP design and consulting.
• Proven project management within MEP environments.
• Strong client relationships and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of building codes and electrical systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.
• PE license or equivalent is preferred.
• LEED accreditation is preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit and other design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical discipline on multiple MEP projects across sectors.
• Design efficient electrical systems tailored to each project.
• Collaborate with clients to define goals and deliverables.
• Mentor junior design staff and ensure design quality.
• Assist PMs with schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Communication

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Join a nationally recognized MEP consultancy that’s built a strong reputation for innovative, sustainable work across a variety of sectors. They’re also an ESOP company, so everyone has a direct stake in the growth and future of the business.

Right now, they’re looking to add an experienced electrical professional to their Chicago office. This is a key growth position where you’ll have the chance to take on leadership responsibilities and help shape the office’s regional growth.

What you'll be doing

Lead the electrical discipline on multiple MEP projects across commercial, healthcare, education, biotech, and transportation sectors

Design efficient, innovative, and complex electrical systems tailored to each project

Work directly with clients to define project goals and deliverables

Mentor junior design staff, providing technical guidance and quality oversight

Support project managers in coordinating schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary integration

Ensure all electrical designs comply with codes, standards, and best practices

What we’re looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

10+ years of experience in MEP design and consulting

Proven project management experience within MEP engineering environments

Strong client relationship and communication skills

Deep knowledge of building codes and electrical design systems

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced setting

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent experience

LEED accreditation

Proficiency with Revit and other design software

More reasons to apply:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Be part of an ESOP company where your contributions directly impact growth

Opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities and shape regional office growth