Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center & S&T Design Lead

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 125,000 - 174,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellbeing resources

Parental leave

Flexible spending

Voluntary insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Professional development

Job summary

SmithGroup Chicago office seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for S&T and Data Centers to join our design team. You will lead electrical systems design, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient built environments.

The ideal candidate has PE registration, 10+ years in building electrical design, and proficiency with CAD/Revit/SKM. We offer hybrid work, generous PTO, 401(k) with match, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of experience as an electrical engineer in building design and construction.
Engineer of record experience for large science/tech and data center projects.
PE registration required; LEED AP preferred.
Proficiency in CAD, Revit, SKM, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

Independently provide full range of electrical engineering services on projects.
Lead and perform design and documentation of electrical systems including power distribution and on-site generation.
Manage timelines and workflows for multiple complex projects.
Act as electrical systems specialist and mentor junior staff.
Present design solutions to clients and review committees.
Engage with clients and teams to develop effective working relationships.