Senior Electrical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Two bonus opportunities per year

Time-and-a-half overtime

401(k) match

Support for professional organizations

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for an established Chicagoland MEP consulting firm. The role offers technical ownership across healthcare, education, data centers, hospitality and commercial facilities, with leadership opportunities and long-term career growth.

You will lead electrical design from concept through construction, coordinate with clients and architects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to energy-efficient, sustainable design in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering experience within MEP/building systems.
• Experience with power, lighting + electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to independently lead projects and coordinate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design across a diverse portfolio of building projects.
• Take ownership of projects from design through construction.
• Coordinate directly with clients, architects + multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers.
• Opportunity to continue growing into project management + leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

MEP/building systems

Project leadership

Power distribution

Lighting design

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

I'm partnering with an established MEP consulting firm in the Chicagoland area that is looking to add an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to its team.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for technical ownership, leadership opportunities, and long-term career growth within a firm known for investing in and retaining its people.

The Opportunity:

• Lead electrical design across a diverse portfolio of building projects
• Projects spanning healthcare, higher education, laboratories/science, mission critical/data centers, hospitality + commercial facilities
• Take ownership of projects from design through construction
• Coordinate directly with clients, architects + multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers
• Opportunity to continue growing into project management + leadership responsibilities
• Work within a collaborative MEP environment with a strong focus on energy efficiency + sustainable design

What They're Looking For:

• Strong electrical engineering experience within MEP/building systems
• Experience with power, lighting + electrical distribution systems
• Ability to independently lead projects and coordinate across disciplines
• PE preferred for senior-level candidates

Why Consider It?

• Hybrid schedule - 3 days in office
• Two bonus opportunities throughout the year
• Time-and-a-half for additional hours
• 401(k) match
• Support for professional organizations
• Strong employee retention + long-term career stability
• Collaborative culture with opportunities for continued technical and leadership growth