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Electrical Engineer / Project Manager

mintropy
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$104,000 - $118,000 USD yearly

Role Overview:
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer / Project Manager to lead electrical design efforts across various building types and coordinate directly with internal and external teams.

Project Leadership Responsibilities:

  • Lead electrical discipline design teams from Schematic Design (SD) to Construction Document (CD) phases.

  • Coordinate power, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding design with MEP/FP, architectural, and structural teams.

  • Manage discipline-specific schedule, scope, and manpower planning.

  • Support Project Managers with technical oversight and delivery strategy.

Technical Engineering Responsibilities:

  • Execute and review complex electrical system designs.

  • Apply NEC, IBC, IECC/ASHRAE, and other relevant codes.

  • Design and coordinate utility service entrance, ductbanks, transformer sizing, etc.

  • Develop one-line diagrams, device layouts, lighting controls, and fire alarm systems.

  • Conduct fault current studies, arc flash analysis, and load calculations.

  • Respond to RFIs, conduct field visits, and support revisions and bulletins.

  • Review electrical specifications using CSI Masterformat and evaluate value engineering impacts.

Must-Have Qualifications:

  • 3–5 years relevant commercial MEP experience.

  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) License (IL and/or AZ).

  • Strong Revit production competency.

  • Experience with load-calculations and one-line design.

  • Client-facing experience and strong communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

  • Experience in airport, hospitality, or higher-education projects.

  • Lighting-control design experience.

  • LEED AP certification.

  • Familiarity with PLC/BAS (Programmable Logic Controllers / Building Automation Systems).