Senior Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Peoria, IL is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with over 8 years of experience in electrical systems design. The role involves providing technical guidance, training staff, and coordinating with multiple disciplines to ensure project success. Strong communication skills are essential, and candidates must demonstrate the ability to work under tight deadlines. The projected salary range for this position is $136,000–$175,000 annually, depending on experience and market conditions.

Qualifications

• Proven success providing technical oversight on projects that meet contract specifications and technical standards.
• 8+ years of experience in design of electrical systems including power distribution and telecommunications.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight of electrical engineering work.
• Train and develop technical skills among staff.
• Coordinate with all involved disciplines and communicate with clients.

Skills

Accomplished electrical engineer/PE

8+ years of progressive technical experience

Technical oversight

Self-motivated with strong communication skills

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Elevate Your Expertise as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Dewberry in Peoria! Dewberry is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Peoria, IL. Responsible for providing technical guidance and training/mentoring of our design resources in all areas of work we do associated with electrical engineering. Assist the Project/Client Managers by providing technical guidance to help meet the client's desires and budget. Work with a team of engineers on a variety of private, public, and federal projects. In addition to working with electrical engineers, this individual will team with architectural, mechanical, structural, and other disciplines to provide full‑range services to our local and regional clients. In short, provide technical guidance associated with electrical requirements to accomplish our commitments. Will report to the Electrical Discipline Manager.

Dewberry's Peoria, IL office includes over 40 design professionals, including a large MEPS group focused on design services for nationwide clients in specialized facility types and specialized design services. Our experience includes high performance buildings, net zero energy design, renewable energy technologies, microgrid and energy storage system design, energy and climate resilience, and services related to decarbonization/electrification of the built environment. Our PE group contains subject matter experts in leadership roles in international professional organizations such as ASHRAE. Our repeat clients include universities, state, local, and federal government agencies, and large global industrial manufacturers, among others. Our PE service line is ranked #30 nationally among MEP giants. Because our backlog continues to grow and the energy market transformation is accelerating demand for our engineering expertise, we are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Peoria, IL office.

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 electrical discipline area.
• Engineer of Record.
• Provide 'on-the-spot' advice and decisions—technical and cost estimates.
• Coordination with all 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.

Projected salary range: $136,000–$175,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, location, market conditions.

At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. If you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

*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 by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry‑approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third‑party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

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