Design and prepare detailed electrical installation drawings and specifications for medium and low voltage power, lighting, and special systems. Perform load, short-circuit, ampacity, and voltage-drop calculations; produce single-line diagrams and panel schedules in Revit/AutoCAD; support BIM coordination, review shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submittals; and provide technical support during construction.
About Us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.
About LJC
LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.
The Role We Want You For
The Electrical Engineer II will develop and prepare detailed electrical installation drawings for building systems and provide engineering support during construction. All engineering is to be done in compliance with all applicable electrical and building codes, customer requirements and company engineering/design standards. Support projects within the industrial & commercial business units including Food & Beverage, Chemical Manufacturing, Consumer Products, E-commerce, and healthcare.
The Specifics of the Role
- Develop conceptual and detailed electrical designs in medium & low voltage power distribution, lighting, and special systems.
- Create power plans, grounding plans, lighting plans, single line diagrams, and panel schedules using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Develop electrical equipment specifications including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and panels.
- Prepares short circuit, ampacity, and voltage drop calculations.
- Produce electrical load studies and utility service size estimates.
- Provide electrical support to designers throughout the BIM modeling process.
- Assist in preparing project scopes of work, electrical specifications, and reports.
- Consults with vendors and reviews project shop drawings for design accuracy and contract requirements.
- Provides technical support to project managers, field personnel, estimators, and customers.
- Assist in updating internal electrical standards and specifications.
- Meet with A/E teams to review designs and coordinate scope items.
- Review information shared by other disciplines to confirm equipment data power requirements.
- Review and approve contractor submittals and RFIs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of applicable experience.
- Completion of FE exam a plus.
- Basic knowledge of National Electrical Code and applicable Building Codes
- Ability to work in Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
- Understanding of short circuit current evaluation and arc flash analysis a plus.
- Basic knowledge of engineering analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower a plus.
- Basic working knowledge of the Electrical Construction industry.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Products including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills.
Some Things You Should Know
- This position is based in our St. Louis, MO office.
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
- The pace is fast!
Why Clayco and LJC?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $95,000 - 120,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).
Clayco Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, IL, United States
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