Electrical Project Engineer

Description

• Evaluates existing site conditions, including topographic survey, and geotechnical field data collection.
• Continually develops personal knowledge of engineering and construction best practices and standards by leveraging job experience.
• Assists in the preparations of proposals for future work.
• Performs required calculations for the accurate and complete design of project features.
• Documents all design work progress in writing, drawings, sketches, calculations, or tabulations for the quality assurance reviews of work performed by other staff including completion of the department QA/QC process.
• Assists in controlling project costs by managing the budget, invoicing, and reporting of projects, for both internal and client needs.
• Acts as liaison with clients, contractors, or others directly involved with the project, assisting with required coordination and problem solving between parties and site activities.
• Utilizes value engineering, technical input and contributions from others throughout design process.
• Develops and/or back checks quantity and cost estimations for design projects.
• Coordinates with utility companies for new services and/or to determine if relocations are necessary with regards to the design project.
• Expands existing network by attending networking events and fostering new relationships that can contribute to potential talent identification and business development opportunities.
• Prepares design plans, specifications, and related documents for the development of engineering projects at the direction of their manager.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and multi-tasks
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant full-time experience in the electrical engineering field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Illinois is preferred
• That’s okay. If you have related experience in construction engineering, site development, transportation, infrastructure, water resources, utility coordination, or regulatory permitting and are passionate about civil design, we encourage you to apply.
• Proficiency with software applications including Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, and AGI32
• Familiarity with local agencies including Illinois municipalities, IDOT, and regulatory permitting agencies

Benefits

• Clear growth opportunities in civil design technical development, project management, or specialized areas like Construction, Environmental, or Water Resources
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, generous PTO, 401(k) matching, and discretionary bonuses
• Bring your initiative and technical expertise. We’ll bring mentorship, flexibility, and opportunities to help you grow.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance