Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) – Lead Building Systems Design

J&T Business Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental & vision insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) with company match

Licensure support & professional dev.

Job summary

BKV Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a PE license to lead electrical design across multi-family, commercial, and civic projects in Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX. The role requires at least 10 years of focused electrical building systems experience and strong leadership.

You will guide design and documentation, mentor junior staff, coordinate with architecture and MEP teams, and ensure QA/QC while adhering to NEC, ASHRAE/IECC codes and local requirements.

Qualifications

• Active PE license required.
• 10+ years of focused electrical building systems design experience (power, lighting, life safety).
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Solid understanding of NEC, energy codes (ASHRAE/IECC), IBC and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project criteria and specs to design compliant energy-efficient electrical systems.
• Lead calculations, models, and construction document sets.
• Coordinate with architecture, structural, mechanical, interior design, and PM teams.
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and assess field conditions during construction.
• Provide technical mentorship to project engineers and junior staff.
• Establish and maintain firm-wide electrical design standards and QA/QC procedures.
• Communicate concepts, options, and project status to clients and authorities.

Skills

PE License

Leadership & Mentoring

Verbal & Written Communication

Revit Proficiency

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

BKV Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a PE license to lead electrical design across multi-family, commercial, and civic projects in Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX. The role requires at least 10 years of focused electrical building systems experience and strong leadership.

You will guide design and documentation, mentor junior staff, coordinate with architecture and MEP teams, and ensure QA/QC while adhering to NEC, ASHRAE/IECC codes and local requirements.