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Northern Impact

Electrical Engineer

chicago, IL

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About this opportunity

Northern Impact lists this Electrical Engineer opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Overview

National Award-Winning Engineering Firm is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer who is highly motivated, qualified, and client service-orientated Engineer specializing in Electrical Engineering. This position will be in the Chicago or Milwaukee office.

The company has developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows them to share their experiences with one another, and in return, they can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.

Responsibilities

Oversee, design, and implement electrical engineering projects

Experience in the design of commercial building electrical systems

Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications and technical drawings

Knowledge of relevant electrical codes, standards, principles, concepts, established procedures, and be able to work closely and communicate with architects, engineers, clients, and contractors

Resolve issues and ensure work is completed according to specifications

Responsible for balancing project management and engineering tasks

Estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation

Conducts maintenance and testing on electrical systems

Electrical engineering (power, lighting, systems, and low voltage) for the commercial built environment

Assisting in the procurement of new work including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

10+ years of experience in electrical engineering design and Project Management for commercial building projects

Ability to write technical reports and documentation

Ability to perform all electrical engineering tasks associated with the projects from proposal, design and drafting, engineering calculations, cost estimates to client reviews

Knowledge of electrical equipment standards is required

Knowledge of power distribution systems, lighting, and fire alarm systems

Good decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality, and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities

Ability to work independently on project design tasks

Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

U.S. Residency

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Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

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