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Electrical Engineer

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Chicago, IL, USA
105K-150K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
105K-150K Annually
Mid level
Lead the electrical discipline on multiple projects through pursuit, design, and construction. Serve as engineer of record, develop construction-ready drawings, perform site surveys and system studies (arc flash, load, short circuit, coordination), ensure code compliance, use design/modeling software, support proposals, and mentor junior staff.
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description: Arcadis is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to support the Design and Engineering team within the Places global business area.  This position’s geographical location is negotiable depending upon the candidate. You must have broad capabilities. You will lead the electrical discipline of multiple concurrent projects through pursuit, proposal, design, and construction phases.  You’ll serve as the engineer of record, collaborating with project teams, junior and senior engineers, project managers, and clients on a diverse range of projects, including the design of manufacturing facilities, lift stations, pump stations, treatment plants, fuel systems, electric vehicle charging stations, transportation infrastructure, environmental remediation systems, data centers, and commercial and retail buildings.

Role accountabilities:

  • Lead design teams to develop construction-ready drawing packages with inter-discipline coordination.
  • Develop strong industry relationships with other design professionals.
  • Travel to project sites for engineering site surveys, data collection for power system studies, electrical system audits and collaboration with clients’ team members.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards such as NFPA, NEC, NETA, ANSI, IEEE, UL, UFC, UBC as well as international standards such as IEC, CE, EN.
  • Fluency in design and modeling software (AutoCAD, Revit, Elum Tools, BIM360, SKM, Etap, EDSA, Easy Power).
  • Inter-discipline knowledge of facility systems.
  • Competent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience developing solutions to complex projects.
  • Perform various system studies (arc flash, load, short circuit, coordination)
  • Support proposal efforts to win design work.
  • Work with designers to develop sealed drawings of your designs.
  • Provide mentoring to junior staff.

Qualifications & Experience: 

  •  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an appropriate area of engineering, 
  •  Hold Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification and actively working towards Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
  • May also be working towards advanced degree (M.Eng., MS, MBA, etc.), 
  • 4 or more years’ relevant experience in engineering, 
  • Detailed knowledge of relevant national standards and codes of practice, 
  • OSHA training preferred (in some Business Lines this will be required)"

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. 

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $150,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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