Top Electrical Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL

Determines project scope and specifications for security device testing and certification projects. Communicates with clients about technical requirements, costs, schedules, and compliance issues. Establishes test programs, reviews samples against UL requirements, coordinates laboratory technicians, prepares reports and procedures, resolves engineering variations, and supports development of UL requirements, test methods, and equipment. The role also includes project administration, continuous improvement, and occasional industry representation.

Perform engineering evaluation and testing of fire alarm control panels to UL requirements. Manage project scope, test programs, laboratory scheduling, and reports. Communicate technical issues and results with clients, provide technical assistance, develop test methods/equipment, resolve noncompliance, and support continuous improvement and project administration.

The Electrical Design Engineer will design electrical systems for labs, oversee installations, ensure compliance with regulations, and promote energy efficiency and sustainability.

Evaluate electrical and electronic control systems for consumer, commercial, and industrial products. Perform lab testing, analyze hardware and software, apply safety standards (UL/IEC/CSA 60730-1), review schematics, support project planning, report compliance findings, and communicate results to customers while building functional safety expertise.

Perform and coordinate electrical product testing and inspections to ensure compliance with UL requirements and standards. Manage projects, communicate with clients, prepare reports, develop test methods/equipment, and support continuous improvement in laboratory testing and follow-up services.

Design and develop high-performance electrical, computing, sensing, communication, and power systems for fixed-wing aircraft. Lead and contribute to multiple product design cycles involving electrical, mechanical, logic, and software engineering. Ship reliable, high-quality products while navigating development challenges, meeting deadlines, and improving hardware development efficiency, quality, and aircraft reliability.

Plans and manages UL testing and certification projects for electrical distribution equipment. Communicates with clients about technical requirements, costs, timelines, compliance issues, and project results. Reviews product samples and manufacturer information, develops test programs, coordinates laboratory technicians, prepares reports and service procedures, resolves engineering variations, and supports standards and test-method development. The role requires frequent client interaction, hybrid office work, and travel for testing and oversight activities.

Design electrical systems for utility-scale and industrial power distribution projects, including schematics, specifications, panel schedules, cable routing, voltage-drop calculations, and conductor sizing. Review existing systems, equipment, vendor documentation, and quality audits. Support designers and drafters with drawings and collaborate with procurement and senior engineers under the direction of an engineering manager.

Design electrical systems for airport, commercial, governmental, industrial, and other facilities. Responsibilities include power distribution, lighting and controls, grounding, medium-voltage systems, generators, emergency transfer switches, renewable energy, fire alarms, communications, multimedia, access controls, CCTV, and other low-voltage systems. The role includes preparing construction drawings and specifications, reviewing submittals, supporting construction administration, observing field conditions, coordinating with contractors, leading tasks, and periodically traveling out of state.

Supports electrical design, planning, and construction activities for government-focused projects under licensed engineers and project managers. Prepares electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and documentation; assists with power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, low-voltage, generator, and emergency power systems. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, supports construction administration, reviews submittals, and participates in field observations.

Entry-level electrical engineer supporting data center electrical infrastructure. Assist with control system software development, testing, troubleshooting, CAD work, energy-efficiency initiatives, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. Occasional site visits and limited travel required.

Lead electrical design and execution for industrial/process projects. Create schematics, one-/three-line diagrams, lighting, grounding, and raceway designs; coordinate disciplines; support field verification, construction, commissioning, budgeting, and client meetings.

Design electrical systems for building construction and renovation (lighting, power distribution, signaling, communications). Prepare construction drawings and specifications, perform quality checks, review shop drawings and RFIs, conduct site visits, participate in value engineering, mentor junior staff, and support project engineering responsibilities using tools like Revit, AGI32, Visual, and SKM Power Tools.

Lead electrical engineer responsible for building systems design (lighting, power, communications) across new construction and renovation projects. Prepare drawings and specifications, mentor staff, perform QA/QC, manage project engineering tasks, coordinate with clients and teams, conduct site visits, review submittals/RFIs, and ensure code compliance and project delivery.

Design and document electrical systems for process projects: P&IDs, single-line diagrams, schematics, lighting, grounding, cable and panel layouts, equipment sizing, heat-tracing, and equipment requisitions while coordinating with other disciplines and meeting schedule, budget, and quality targets.

The Electrical Engineer IV designs electrical systems for projects, supervises staff, manages client interactions, and prepares engineering proposals.

The Technical Manager I will oversee multiple engineering projects, improve technical execution, support team recruitment, and ensure quality assurance in engineering practices.

Supervises electrical engineering teams and serves as Engineer of Record on MEP projects. Responsibilities include project coordination, technical design standards, staff mentoring and evaluations, construction administration, budgeting, scheduling, invoicing, contracts, client coordination, and leading meetings. The role requires healthcare design experience, consulting-firm experience, project management expertise, supervisory experience, hands-on CAD/Revit design skills, and a current Professional Engineer registration.

The Senior Substation Electrical Engineer leads substation projects, focusing on power systems protection, design, and project quality assurance while managing multiple team resources.

The Electrical Engineer will design power distribution systems, perform electrical calculations, develop P&ID, and handle instrument selection while working independently.

The Principal Electrical Engineer manages projects, budgets, and schedules, mentors staff, supervises engineering packages, and maintains client relationships, focusing on medium and high-voltage electrical design and analysis.

Assist in various Electrical Engineering tasks including design, calculations, and development of diagrams under supervision while learning essential skills.

Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI controls for packaging machinery. Create electrical schematics and BOMs using AutoCAD Electrical, specify components, lead projects from concept through FAT and customer acceptance, ensure UL/CE/CSA safety compliance, and support sales, assembly, procurement, and service. Travel 10–20%.

As a Project Electrical Engineer, you will conduct forensic investigations on electrical failures, collaborate with teams, and provide expert testimony in legal cases.

Responsible for maintaining electrical and electronic equipment on board ships, requiring good communication skills and relevant certifications.