Senior Electrical Engineer (PE License Required)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Medical insurance (health)

Dental and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company"s"

Job summary

BKV Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for diverse projects in Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX. The role requires at least 10 years of electrical building systems experience and PE licensure.

You will guide design direction, mentor staff, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver compliant, energy-efficient systems. Proficiency with Revit and strong communication skills are essential as you coordinate with architects, MEP teams, and clients through design and

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of focused electrical building systems design experience (power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, and life safety).
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit for electrical design and documentation.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and documentation for multi-family, commercial, and civic/government projects.
• Coordinate electrical design with architecture, structural, mechanical/plumbing, interior design, and project management teams.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and field conditions during construction administration.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to firm-wide standards and QA/QC.
• Communicate design concepts and options clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project coordination

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

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