Senior Electrical Engineer (PE License Required)

J&T Business Consulting; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary with flexible work

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and company holidays

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Licensure support and professional dev

Zusammenfassung

BKV Group seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (PE license required) in Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX. You will provide senior design leadership for electrical systems in diverse projects, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with architecture, structure, and MEP teams.

The role emphasizes energy-efficient power and lighting design, construction documentation, and QA/QC leadership, with opportunities for professional growth and broad project exposure.

Qualifikationen

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of focused electrical building systems design experience.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit for electrical design and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to lead discussions.

Aufgaben

• Lead electrical design and documentation across multiple project types (multifamily, commercial, civic/government).
• Mentor staff and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure QA/QC and compliance with NEC, energy codes, and local codes.
• Communicate design concepts and options to clients and authorities.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Electrical Engineer (PE License Required)

Chicago, United States | Posted on 11/02/2026

Salary Range: $130,000 – $160,000 / year (commensurate with experience)

About the Role

Seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of focused electrical design experience to join BKV Group in Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX.

In this role, you will provide senior technical leadership and design direction for the local practice site and the national Electrical Engineering discipline. You will lead the electrical engineering design and documentation across multi-family housing, commercial, and civic/government developments, coordinate interdisciplinary design packages, mentor emerging engineering talent, and support projects through construction administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze project design criteria, technical specifications, and performance parameters to engineer compliant, energy-efficient power, lighting, and life-safety systems.
• Execute, direct, and oversee electrical engineering calculations, system models, and construction document sets.
• Coordinate electrical design solutions closely with architecture, structural, mechanical/plumbing, interior design, and project management teams.
• Support the construction administration phase by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and evaluating field conditions.
• Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and career guidance to project engineers, designers, and junior staff.
• Collaborate with senior engineering leadership to establish, refine, and maintain firm-wide electrical design standards and best practices.
• Partner with the Director of Electrical Engineering to execute rigorous quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews across all electrical deliverables.
• Communicate project status, design concepts, and engineering options clearly to clients, municipal authorities, and project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of focused electrical building systems design experience (power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, and life safety) across commercial, multi-family, or civic projects.
• BIM / CAD Software: Demonstrated proficiency with Autodesk Revit for electrical design and documentation.
• Codes & Standards: Comprehensive understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), energy codes (ASHRAE/IECC), IBC, and relevant local building codes.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions, present to clients, and mentor team members.

Benefits & Compensation

BKV Group offers a competitive compensation package designed to foster professional growth, flexibility, and employee well-being:

• Competitive salary with flexible work schedules
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution options
• Licensure support, continuing education programs, and structured professional development pathways