Top Electrical Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL

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 engineering and testing for electrical distribution equipment, manage project scope and specifications, coordinate lab activities and client communications, prepare reports and test programs, support UL requirements and follow-up services, and travel to witness testing and oversee projects as needed.

Hybrid role responsible for testing and certifying fire alarm, access control, and smoke detection systems to UL standards. Manages certification projects, coordinates testing and lab technicians, communicates technical issues with clients, prepares reports, develops test programs and procedures, and supports continuous improvement and special test methods.

Lead design and delivery of flight-critical power electronics for the X-BAT aircraft, including inverters, DC-DC converters, and battery management. Own full hardware development cycle, drive PCB layout, harden designs for harsh environments, mentor engineers, lead reviews, and manage program timelines through production.

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

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.

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.

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.

The Engineer will manage project scopes, communicate with clients, oversee testing compliance, and coordinate lab activities while ensuring project completion and client satisfaction.

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.

Supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility electrical projects from design review through procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout. Reviews electrical designs, vendor submittals, drawings, and technical data for low- and medium-voltage systems. Conducts field inspections, commissioning protocols, and progress reviews; supervises contractors during critical installations; coordinates cross-functional teams; and provides technical guidance to junior engineers. Work is performed at client facilities and may include shutdowns, extended hours, PPE, and construction-site visits.

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.

Lead design and development of advanced electrical systems for autonomous aircraft, including circuit and subsystem design, part selection, schematic capture, simulation, verification, debugging, and production releases. Integrate embedded systems and sensors for autonomy, coordinate cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, define technical requirements, and develop automated test solutions to improve hardware reliability and production readiness.

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

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.

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

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

Lead substation electrical engineering for transmission and distribution projects (4kV–500kV). Perform detailed design, studies, drawings, specifications, bill of materials, procurement support, and construction documents. Lead proposals, estimates, client engagement, project/program management, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with codes, QA/QC, and cross-discipline coordination.

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.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead embedded electronic design and product development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee prototypes, and mentor junior engineers.