Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Hybrid, Chicago

Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible benefits

Transportation benefits

ESOP

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Epstein is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our growing MEP engineering team. Located in Chicago with a hybrid work schedule, this role brings 5-8 years of consulting experience to lead design of electrical systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.

The position focuses on planning, coordination across disciplines, and mentoring staff while delivering high-quality engineering solutions in a collaborative AE/AEC environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering.
• 5-8 years of successful project experience within an A/E, A/E/C, or consulting engineering firm.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Understanding of other building systems disciplines and coordination between disciplines.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and general building codes.
• Experience working with teams, clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with Revit and working knowledge of LightStanza.

Responsibilities

• Gain a full understanding of project objectives, scope, deliverables, budget implications, and other factors that impact design activities.
• Establish design criteria for specific projects.
• Lead the design and detailing of electrical engineering systems.
• Manage the development of construction/equipment installation documents and project deliverables.
• Perform analysis and design calculations and delegate design and drawing activities to other project team members as appropriate.
• Review and evaluate computer program and manual calculations for technical accuracy and compliance with established design criteria.
• Coordinate with the project team and all design disciplines throughout the course of the project.
• Perform field surveys and prepare associated reports.
• Assist in preparing estimates of probable costs for construction and equipment installation at various stages of design.
• Participate in the preparation of project specifications.
• Perform periodic design reviews and ensure designs comply with specifications, codes, regulations, contract requirements, and Epstein technical and quality standards.
• Review shop drawings for compliance with contract requirements and documents.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with emphasis in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

LightStanza

Job description

Epstein is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our growing MEP engineering team. Located in Chicago with a hybrid work schedule, this role brings 5-8 years of consulting experience to lead design of electrical systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.

The position focuses on planning, coordination across disciplines, and mentoring staff while delivering high-quality engineering solutions in a collaborative AE/AEC environment.