Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Building Systems Lead

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Normal (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead the design and execution of electrical building systems. This senior role combines advanced design capability with project leadership, client coordination, and mentorship responsibilities to deliver high-quality projects across multiple assignments.

The position is based in Illinois at posting locations Lisle, Normal, Peoria, Champaign, or Springfield, or St. Louis, MO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/related engineering.
• 8–12+ years electrical design experience for building systems.
• PE license required.
• Experience with commercial/healthcare/institutional facilities.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD; ability to produce construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design for building projects including power, lighting, and related systems.
• Own discipline deliverables from schematic through construction with QA/QC.
• Prepare and review calculations, equipment specs, drawings.
• Manage budgets, schedules, staffing, and project priorities with PMs.
• Interface with clients, architects, contractors to resolve issues.
• Lead construction administration: RFIs, submittals, site observations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards.
• Assist with proposals and business development inputs.

Skills

Leadership

Code compliance

Project management

Coordination

Tech leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead the design and execution of electrical building systems. This senior role combines advanced design capability with project leadership, client coordination, and mentorship responsibilities to deliver high-quality projects across multiple assignments.

The position is based in Illinois at posting locations Lisle, Normal, Peoria, Champaign, or Springfield, or St. Louis, MO.