Senior Electrical Engineer, PE

fourgen; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

fourgen is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, PE, based in Oak Brook, Illinois to lead complex electrical design projects for mission critical, commercial, and institutional facilities. The role encompasses all project phases while mentor a team of engineers, ensuring designs are accurate and meeting codes.

The position offers a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement benefits, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10+ years of experience in electrical engineering design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design projects from concept through construction.
• Ensure designs are accurate, code-compliant, and on budget.
• Conduct site surveys and support construction administration.

Skills

Electrical engineering design for commercial or institutional facilities

Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD

Experience with electrical modeling software like SKM or ETAP

Strong knowledge of NEC and Chicago Electrical Code

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)

Job description

Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer, PE is accountable for the successful execution and coordination of complex electrical design projects supporting mission critical, commercial, and institutional facilities. This role supports all project phases, from concept and design development through construction support, while leading, mentoring, and developing a team of engineers.

What you’ll do

The Senior Electrical Engineer collaborates closely with project managers, designers, clients, contractors, and other internal departments to ensure designs are accurate, code-compliant, constructible, and aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget.

Opportunities exist to be based out of our Oak Brook office, supporting Chicagoland projects, with limited travel to project sites as required.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the technical lead for electrical system design, ensuring quality, accuracy, constructability, and code compliance across all project phases.
• Develop and review electrical designs including:
  • Low- and medium-voltage power distribution
  • Generator and UPS systems
  • Lighting and lighting control systems
  • Fire alarm and life safety systems
  • Grounding and bonding systems
• Perform and oversee electrical engineering analyses including:
  • Short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies
  • Load calculations
  • Cable ampacity and fault current analysis
• Produce and review design deliverables such as one-line diagrams, specifications, equipment schedules, floor plans, and BIM/Revit models.

Project & Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 electrical engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Delegate tasks, establish priorities, and monitor progress to ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Support resource planning and workload forecasting across active projects.
• Conduct internal QA/QC reviews and enforce engineering standards and best practices.

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, internal project teams, and external partners.
• Attend and lead design meetings; clearly communicate technical concepts and design intent.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems into overall project delivery.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and technical input during preconstruction and pursuit phases.

Construction Support

• Conduct site surveys to assess existing conditions and verify installation progress. (5–10% local travel).
• Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and support construction administration activities.
• Provide field and engineering support during commissioning, testing, and startup phases.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and code updates.
• Contribute to the development of standard design tools, templates, and calculation methods.
• Support initiatives that improve efficiency, consistency, and engineering quality across the organization.

What you’ll need for success

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with a focus on building electrical systems.
• Minimum 7–10+ years of experience in electrical engineering design for commercial, institutional, or mission critical facilities; data center experience strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and coordinating multi-discipline projects.
• Proficiency in:
  • Revit and AutoCAD
  • SKM, ETAP, or similar electrical modeling software
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, Chicago Electrical Code, NFPA, IBC, IECC, and related standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, influence, and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to travel to project and construction sites as required.

Benefits

Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary that may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; profit sharing; retirement benefits; company-provided life and disability insurance; generous paid time off; paid holidays; parental leave; volunteer time off; tuition assistance; Employee Assistance Program; and company-subsidized wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Continental Electrical Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, arrest or conviction record, source of income, or credit history.