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Senior Electrical Engineer
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Posted on: Nov 03, 2026
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Mundelein, Illinois
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Salary: $180,000 per year
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Senior Electrical Engineer
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Mundelein Illinois United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its growing electrical engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys the technical side of building design but is ready to take the next step into leadership.
\nThe ideal candidate is passionate about electrical engineering, brings strong technical expertise, and is interested in mentoring others, helping guide project teams, and contributing to the continued growth of the electrical engineering practice.
\nYou'll have the opportunity to work on complex building design projects while benefiting from the resources, technology, and stability of a large engineering organization without sacrificing the close-knit, collaborative culture of a smaller firm.
\nKey Responsibilities
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- Lead electrical engineering design efforts for a variety of building projects. \n
- Provide technical guidance and direction to engineering teams. \n
- Review electrical designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. \n
- Oversee quality control and technical reviews to ensure project accuracy and quality. \n
- Serve as a technical resource for resolving complex engineering and field-related issues. \n
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients throughout project delivery. \n
- Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers. \n
- Participate in project interviews, client presentations, and technical discussions. \n
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, technology, and project delivery. \n
- Help develop and maintain strong client relationships. \n
Qualifications
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- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required. \n
- 5–6+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably within a building design consulting or MEP engineering environment. \n
- Strong understanding of electrical building systems, power distribution, circuit design, and applicable engineering standards. \n
- Experience leading or contributing to complex electrical design projects. \n
- Ability to review technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation. \n
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. \n
- Interest in mentoring others and growing into a technical leadership position. \n
- Motivated, collaborative, and passionate about engineering. \n
A Professional Engineer (PE) license is beneficial but not required. Candidates interested in pursuing their PE will have access to licensing support and professional development resources.
\nTechnical Software & Systems
\nExperience with industry-standard engineering software is beneficial, including:
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- SKM/PTW or EasyPower \n
- AGI, ElumTools, or Visual Lighting \n
- AmpCalc \n
- Generator sizing software \n
- Bluebeam Revu \n
- eSPECS \n
- Microsoft Office \n
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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- 100% Employee Owned: Eligible employees can participate in the company ESOP after just one month, with company contributions of 3–6% and potential year-end profit sharing. \n
- Benefits From Day One: Medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits begin immediately. \n
- Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $180,000–$250,000+, along with bonus opportunities and annual profit sharing. \n
- Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow along either a technical engineering leadership or project management career path. \n
- Professional Development: PE, SE, and other licensing exam support, mentoring, and continued education. \n
- Technology & Innovation: Access to advanced engineering technology, AI tools, virtual reality, and opportunities to help develop new solutions. \n
- Small Company Culture, Big Company Resources: Enjoy a close-knit, family-oriented team environment with the technology, infrastructure, and resources of a larger engineering \n
Position Details
Posted:
Nov 03, 2026
Reference Number:
7879b3365c409fd0
Employment:
Full-time
Salary:
$180,000 per year
City:
Mundelein
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
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