Senior Electrical Engineer

Dewberry; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Peoria, IL, to provide technical guidance and mentor team members on various projects involving electrical engineering. Responsibilities include overseeing quality work and facilitating standards in power distribution, lighting, life safety, and telecommunications systems. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. The role offers a competitive salary range of $136,000-$175,000 along with comprehensive benefits including health, retirement plans, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on power distribution and telecommunications.
• Self-motivated with well-developed communication skills.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects ensuring compliance with contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight for electrical engineering projects.
• Conduct technical training and development for staff.
• Establish and improve standards for electrical engineering practices.

Skills

Accomplished electrical engineer/PE

8+ years of progressive technical experience in the design of power distribution, lighting, life safety, and telecommunications systems

Job description

Job Description

Elevate Your Expertise as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Dewberry in Peoria!

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Peoria, IL. The candidate will provide technical guidance and training/mentoring of our design resources in all areas of work we do associated with electrical engineering. They will assist the Project/Client Managers by providing technical guidance to help meet the client’s desires and budget, and work with a team of engineers on a variety of private, public, and federal projects. In addition to working with electrical engineers, the individual will collaborate with architectural, mechanical, structural, and other disciplines to provide full‑range services to our local and regional clients. The role involves providing technical guidance associated with electrical requirements to accomplish our commitments. The candidate will report to the Electrical Discipline Manager.

Key Required Skills

• Accomplished electrical engineer/PE
• 8+ years of progressive technical experience in the design of power distribution, lighting, life safety, and telecommunications systems.

Responsibilities

• Technical guidance and quality oversight, including code review, of all project work involving electrical engineering.
• Technical training and development of staff.
• Establishing and improving standards, practices, guidelines, and specifications for the electrical discipline area.
• Engineer of Record.
• Provide on‑the‑spot advice and decisions—technical and cost estimates.
• Coordination with all of the disciplines involved, including outside consultants.
• Technical interface with code officials and contractors.

Required Skills & Experience

• Accomplished electrical engineer/PE
• 8+ years of progressive technical experience in the design of power distribution, lighting, life safety, and telecommunications systems.
• Experience should include technical oversight of multiple projects with proven success providing technical oversight on projects that meet contract specifications and technical standards to the client on time and within budget.
• Self‑motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Well organized, takes good notes.

The projected range for this position is $136,000‑$175,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Benefits

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full‑time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee, include life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short‑ and long‑term disability. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre‑tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Administrative and Legal

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.