Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings (Hybrid)

RS&H, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Mentorship culture

Career growth

Job summary

RS&H, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer II (Buildings) to join our Chicago team in a hybrid work arrangement.

You will lead electrical design from planning through construction, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with architects, mechanical, and structural engineers to deliver high-quality building projects. The role requires a PE license, ABET-accredited degree, and at least 7 years of electrical engineering experience in buildings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing.
• 7+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience within the buildings industry.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and design standards.
• Experience producing construction documents and working within production software platforms.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and navigate complex project challenges professionally and collaboratively.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and reviewing work for technical accuracy.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required due to federal project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the electrical design and coordination of diverse building projects from planning through construction.
• Develop engineering reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, and project managers.
• Engage directly with clients to understand project goals, provide technical guidance, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Support proposal development, presentations, and other business development initiatives.
• Conduct quality control reviews, field observations, and construction administration activities.
• Review and guide junior staff’s work while mentoring developing engineers and designers.
• Serve as a technical resource and project lead on moderate to large-scale projects.
• Assist with project scopes, schedules, staffing coordination, and budget oversight.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer license

Job description

RS&H, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer II (Buildings) to join our Chicago team in a hybrid work arrangement.

You will lead electrical design from planning through construction, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with architects, mechanical, and structural engineers to deliver high-quality building projects. The role requires a PE license, ABET-accredited degree, and at least 7 years of electrical engineering experience in buildings.