Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Systems Lead

Kforce Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Chicago to join its Buildings Engineering team. You will lead electrical system design, coordinate with architects and project managers, and deliver construction documents while mentoring junior staff.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client engagement, and successful project execution across complex building projects within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience within the buildings industry.
• Experience designing electrical systems for large-scale building projects.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design and project coordination from concept through construction.
• Prepare engineering reports, plans, specifications and construction documents.
• Engage with clients and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide quality reviews and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior staff and assist with staffing, scheduling and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Kforce Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Chicago to join its Buildings Engineering team. You will lead electrical system design, coordinate with architects and project managers, and deliver construction documents while mentoring junior staff.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client engagement, and successful project execution across complex building projects within a collaborative environment.