Electrical Engineer

Title: Electrical Engineer

Client: Architecture and Engineering Firm
Duration: Full-Time (Permanent)
Location: Palatine, IL
Work Model: Hybrid

Role Summary

Mid- to senior-level Electrical Engineer supporting building systems design across multiple market sectors.
This role offers flexibility to function as a Project Engineer or Managing Engineer under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
Strong focus on client interaction, multidisciplinary coordination, and long-term facility planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including:
• Power distribution
• Lighting & lighting controls
• Fire alarm systems
• Support sustainability and energy-efficiency improvements
• Write and edit technical specifications
• Conduct document quality reviews
• Research design solutions and prepare cost estimates
• Support long-term facility planning for clients
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
• Participate in coordination, user, and site meetings
• Propose equipment, product, or system modifications
• Qualify final electrical equipment and systems
• Prepare and maintain product documentation
• Monitor installed systems to improve future designs
• Maintain and grow existing client relationships
• Support and supervise junior engineering staff

Systems / Design Exposure (Examples)

• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Lighting & Lighting Controls
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Audio Visual Systems (under supervision)
• Security & Communications Systems (under supervision)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering design experience
• Strong organizational, written, and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience supervising and training team members

Preferred

• 4-year engineering degree from an accredited institution
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
• Exposure to managing or leading project teams
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health Insurance + HSA
• Dental Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Transportation reimbursement & stipend
• Dependent Care Assistance
• FMLA & Parental Leave
• Community Day (8 paid hours annually)