Senior Electrical Engineer — Lead Building Systems

Futures Consulting, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Futures Consulting, LLC seeks a Mid to Senior-Level Electrical Engineer to join our growing MEP team in the Chicago area. You will design electrical systems for buildings, coordinate with architects and engineers, and lead projects from concept through construction.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical engineering within MEP/consulting, strong NEC knowledge, and proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit. Senior responsibilities and mentorship opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–15+ years electrical engineering experience in MEP/consulting.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for buildings and upgrades.
• Develop power distribution and lighting designs.
• Coordinate with architectural and other disciplines.
• Prepare drawings, specs, schedules, and documents.
• Provide construction administration support and field observations.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Mid to Senior Level

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Electrical Engineer to join an established and growing MEP consulting engineering team in the Chicago area.

This position is ideal for an Electrical Engineer with experience designing electrical systems for buildings who is looking to take on greater project responsibility and work across a diverse range of facility types, including K-12 education, healthcare, municipal, industrial, residential, religious, and retail projects.

The successful candidate will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial design and engineering calculations through construction documents and construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for new construction, renovations, additions, and facility upgrades
• Develop normal and emergency power distribution systems
• Design interior, exterior, site, and specialty lighting systems
• Design and coordinate fire alarm, communications, security, sound/paging, and low-voltage systems
• Perform electrical load calculations and equipment sizing
• Prepare electrical drawings, specifications, schedules, and construction documents
• Ensure designs comply with the NEC, applicable building codes, and industry standards
• Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and structural disciplines
• Participate in client meetings and communicate with architects, contractors, owners, and other project stakeholders
• Perform site surveys and field investigations of existing facilities
• Provide construction administration support, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and field observations
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
• Assist with project management and client relationship responsibilities based on experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Approximately 5–15+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Previous experience within an MEP, architectural/engineering, or consulting engineering firm
• Strong background in electrical systems for commercial and institutional buildings
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience managing projects and mentoring junior staff is a plus
• EIT or PE license preferred, particularly for senior-level candidates

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established engineering team where you'll have exposure to a wide variety of projects and the ability to take meaningful ownership of your work.

The position offers the opportunity to:

• Work on diverse and technically challenging building projects
• Take projects from initial concept through construction
• Work directly with clients and other design professionals
• Expand your project management and leadership responsibilities
• Mentor junior engineers and designers
• Continue developing toward a senior technical or project leadership role