Senior Electrical Engineer (PE License Required)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

BKV Group seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of focused building systems design to join our Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX practice. You will provide senior leadership, direct design and documentation, and mentor upcoming engineers across multi-family, commercial, and civic projects.

You will collaborate with architecture, structure, and MEP teams, lead QA/QC, supervise deliverables, and present options to clients and authorities while upholding NEC, ASHRAE/IECC codes and firm design

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 10 years of focused electrical building systems design experience (power distribution, lighting, life safety).
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit for electrical design and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to lead technical discussions and mentor staff.
• Knowledge of NEC, energy codes (ASHRAE/IECC), IBC, and local building codes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project design criteria, technical specifications, and performance parameters to engineer compliant electrical systems.
• Lead electrical engineering calculations, models, and construction document sets.
• Coordinate electrical design with architecture, structural, mechanical/plumbing, interior design, and PM teams.
• Support construction administration by reviewing submittals, RFIs, and field conditions.
• Provide technical mentorship and career guidance to engineers and designers.
• Develop and maintain firm-wide electrical design standards and QA/QC reviews.
• Communicate project status and engineering options clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

PE License

Electrical design

Leadership

Team mentorship

Revit

Tools

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