Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

Clayco

Illinois

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Illinois is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical systems design for mission-critical facilities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, specifically in high-reliability environments. Strong communication skills and proficiency in relevant software tools are essential. This role offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 annually with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
At least 3 years focused on mission-critical projects.
PE License required to seal engineering documents.

Responsibilities

Lead the electrical design process for mission-critical projects.
Develop power distribution, grounding, and redundancy strategies.
Perform short-circuit and coordination studies for system reliability.

Skills

Power distribution

Redundancy planning

Communication

Software tools proficiency (SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, EasyPower)

Problem-solving

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM Power*Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

Clayco Design and Engineering (CDE) was created to diversify and grow Clayco’s industrial business unit’s capabilities with a focus on efficiently delivering robust design-build architectural and engineering solutions. The Clayco Design and Engineering team brings a tremendous amount of engineering expertise to the Clayco enterprise from a wide array of industrial segments such as food & beverage, consumer products, manufacturing, and life-science products.

The Role We Want You For

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, including data centers, advanced manufacturing plants, and other high-reliability environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in power distribution, emergency systems, grounding, and redundancy strategies essential for 24/7 operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing electrical infrastructure that meets stringent uptime and efficiency requirements while coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, design-build environment.

The Specifics of the Role

Lead the electrical design process for mission-critical projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and client requirements.
Develop power distribution, grounding, UPS, emergency power, and redundancy strategies for data centers and other high-availability environments.
Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies to optimize electrical system reliability and safety.
Collaborate closely with architectural, mechanical, and structural teams to integrate electrical systems into overall project design.
Work with construction teams to ensure seamless execution, providing field support and resolving technical challenges.
Manage client relationships, presenting technical solutions and ensuring alignment with operational goals.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards and best practices.
Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in the mission-critical industry, incorporating innovative solutions into projects.

Requirements

BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET institution required.
10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, with at least 3 years focused on mission-critical projects (data centers, high-tech manufacturing, etc.).
PE License is required to seal engineering documents, with the ability to attain licenses in multiple states.
Proficiency in power system design, redundancy planning, and energy efficiency strategies for high-reliability facilities.
Expertise in software tools such as SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, or EasyPower for power analysis.
Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and other relevant codes and standards.
Experience working in a design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD) environment is a plus.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Some Things You Should Know

No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
The pace is fast!
This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $140,000 - $180,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

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