Electrical Engineer | MEP Building Systems

Electrical Engineer | Chicago, ILAbout the OpportunityStillpoint AEC is partnering with a highly respected, award-winning MEP consulting engineering firm with a strong regional presence and an established reputation for technical excellence, innovative design, and exceptional project delivery. The firm has built long-standing relationships with architects, owners, developers, and institutional clients and is recognized throughout the industry for the quality of its work, experienced engineering leadership, and ability to deliver complex building projects successfully.With a diverse and growing project portfolio, strong market position, and continued investment in its engineering teams, the firm offers the stability and resources of an established consulting organization while maintaining a collaborative and responsive culture.The firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer with current experience designing electrical systems for buildings within an MEP consulting engineering or AEC environment. Responsibilities and project leadership will align with the individual's technical expertise and experience level.ResponsibilitiesDesign building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency and standby power, fire alarm, grounding, and low-voltage systemsPerform electrical load calculations, voltage drop calculations, short-circuit and coordination studies, equipment sizing, and related electrical engineering analysisDevelop power distribution systems, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting layouts, lighting controls, and electrical equipment specificationsPerform electrical service and distribution design including transformers, switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, generators, and related building electrical infrastructurePrepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction documentsApply NEC, NFPA, energy codes, and applicable building and electrical design standardsCoordinate electrical systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, technology, and other project disciplinesSupport projects through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, permitting, bidding, and construction administrationProvide project coordination, technical guidance, client interaction, and mentorship based on experience levelQualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline preferredCurrent electrical building systems design experience within an MEP consulting engineering, architectural engineering, or AEC consulting environment requiredExperience with power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, and other building electrical systemsProfessional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred; EIT candidates actively progressing toward PE licensure will also be consideredExperience with applicable electrical engineering and design platforms such as Revit, AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, AGi32, Visual Lighting, or similar industry-specific software preferredWorking knowledge of NEC, NFPA standards, energy codes, and applicable electrical and building codesExperience preparing electrical engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and construction documentsWhat the Opportunity OffersCompetitive compensation aligned with experience, licensure, and level of project responsibility plus performance-based bonus and incentive opportunitiesComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefitsHybrid and/or onsite work opportunities based on position and project responsibilitiesMeaningful involvement in significant and technically challenging building projectsIncreasing project ownership and client responsibility as your career developsSupport for PE licensure, continuing education, technical training, and professional developmentClear pathways into project management, technical leadership, client leadership, and firm leadershipWhy Partner with Stillpoint AECAccess to opportunities with established and growing AEC consulting firmsOpportunities aligned with your technical background, compensation expectations, and long-term career goalsMarket insight into compensation, firm culture, leadership, advancement opportunities, and hiring activityConfidential representation and direct communication throughout the hiring processPersonalized candidate representation and career advocacy rather than one-position recruitingRelationships across multiple engineering disciplines, consulting firms, and markets