Senior Electrical Engineer - I&C

Kimley-Horn; Warrenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-to-1 company match on retirement

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Chicago West Suburbs office is seeking an Electrical I&C Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join our Natural Gas team. This senior role focuses on growing an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) practice in Chicago, IL, while expanding the national power generation and natural gas capabilities.

Travel to support site visits and client meetings may be required. The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, collaborating with existing and future teams, and building client

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Willingness to travel for site visits and meetings
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work in a team

Responsibilities

• Grow an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) practice in Chicago, IL
• Develop client relationships and deliver quality work efficiently
• Expand national power generation and natural gas practices
• Collaborate with Practice Builders to identify opportunities
• Support marketing to broaden Kimley-Horn's brand recognition

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Chicago West Suburbs office is seeking an Electrical I&C Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join our Natural Gas team!

Responsibilities

This person will serve as a senior Electrical Engineer focused on growing an Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) practice in Chicago, IL. The role will include enhancing existing clients and establish new client relationships by producing quality work with efficiency while growing a team that will support power generation and natural gas projects in Illinois and across the country.

• Integration into the national power generation and natural gas practices and develop relationships with other Practice Builders.
• Gain an understanding of Kimley-Horn’s existing capabilities, technical resources, and resume.
• Partner with existing Kimley-Horn Practice Builders to evaluate our current clients to identify those presenting the best opportunities to support and partner on to grow.
• Introduce other Kimley-Horn partners to existing industry relationships.
• Work with our marketing team to expand Kimley-Horn’s brand recognition in areas of expertise through conferences, professional meetings, and other opportunities.
• Become educated on Kimley-Horn business practices and resources with the partnership of the integration team.
• Work with partners to identify project teams through existing and future staff resources.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Willingness to travel to support site visits and client meetings, as needed
• Ability to work in a team; both collaborating with and mentoring junior staff

Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.