Top Electrical Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL

Conducts engineering evaluations and product compliance testing under UL requirements. Responsibilities include defining test programs, examining samples, coordinating laboratory technicians, resolving compliance issues, communicating with clients, preparing reports and procedures, and supporting development of test methods, equipment, and UL requirements. Projects may involve client-site travel and representing UL at industry events.

Designs and analyzes PLC-based AC and DC electrical control systems for electromechanical packaging equipment. Builds and tests electronic components and fixtures, troubleshoots electrical designs, implements engineering changes in AutoCAD Electrical, and supports machinery safety compliance. Collaborates across engineering disciplines and with external testing vendors. Requires approximately 25% travel.

Leads electrical engineering and design for industrial, process, manufacturing, and complex facilities from concept through construction and commissioning. Responsibilities include project planning, client presentations, multidisciplinary coordination, electrical calculations and studies, quality reviews, permitting support, construction assistance, cost and schedule oversight, and business development. The role requires technical leadership, client communication, code expertise, field problem-solving, mentorship, and responsibility as lead electrical engineer or engineer of record.

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.

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

Electrical Engineer Intern supporting building projects under senior engineering guidance. Responsibilities include producing CADD drawings, conducting field evaluations, assisting with electrical design and building load calculations, and developing layouts for ductwork and equipment. The intern will use Revit and AutoCAD, collaborate on project teams, follow established processes, and accept feedback. The role is intended for a student enrolled in an Architectural Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree program.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will design electrical systems, lead project teams, engage with clients, ensure budget compliance, and mentor other engineers.

Lead schematic capture, PCB layout, prototype bring-up, validation, and test fixture design. Collaborate with RF, firmware, and mechanical teams to optimize wireless performance, perform power analysis, implement factory QA/automation, troubleshoot field issues, and bring features from concept to production.

Designs and develops medium- and low-voltage switchgear, including bills of material, electrical drawings, one-lines, three-lines, and control schemes. Reviews customer specifications, coordinates with project management and production, supports multiple projects, troubleshoots technical issues, and provides engineering assistance. Applies power-system, relay, NEC, ANSI/IEEE, safety, and cost-competitive design principles while supporting shop, customer, sales, and inspection teams.

Performs electrical power, lighting, and low-voltage engineering for construction projects. Responsibilities include calculations, technical drawings, electrical layouts, field surveys, power-system problem resolution, code compliance guidance, installation inspections, customer discussions, reporting, and computer-assisted design. Provides guidance to Level 1 engineers and designers. The role is onsite in Monroe, Louisiana, requires 5–10% travel, and includes three months of company-supported onsite training at an out-of-state facility.

Designs electrical systems and performs design calculations for data centers, industrial buildings, offices, and other large commercial construction projects. Responsibilities include equipment selection, specifications, submittal and RFI reviews, change orders, record drawings, site observations, inspections, commissioning, and coordination with clients and external disciplines. The role also manages project priorities, budgets, deadlines, and may mentor junior staff.

Design electrical systems and perform calculations for data centers, industrial buildings, offices, and other commercial construction projects. Responsibilities include reviewing and sealing designs, submittals, RFIs, change orders, specifications, equipment selections, record drawings, site inspections, and commissioning activities. The engineer will collaborate with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams while meeting project deadlines and budgets. Travel to job sites may be required.

Leads complex electrical engineering design for data centers, industrial facilities, and large commercial projects. Serves as Engineer of Record, oversees power distribution, lighting, standby generation, controls, studies, specifications, and construction administration. Reviews and seals engineering documents, manages schedules and deliverables, conducts site observations and commissioning, establishes technical standards, mentors engineers, and supports client engagement and business development.

Designs electrical systems and performs calculations for data centers, industrial buildings, offices, and other large construction projects. Responsibilities include reviewing and sealing designs, evaluating submittals and RFIs, preparing specifications and record drawings, selecting equipment, conducting site visits and inspections, supporting commissioning, and meeting project deadlines and budgets. The role collaborates with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior staff.

Leads electrical engineering design, studies, and technical solutions as Engineer of Record for commercial projects. Oversees compliance with engineering standards and the National Electrical Code, prepares stamped documents, coordinates with clients, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams, and supports budgets, schedules, estimates, quality reviews, and site investigations. Mentors engineers and designers while delivering projects within scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Leads end-to-end PCB layout for advanced space-borne electronic systems using Altium Designer. Designs dense, high-power, high-speed, RF, mixed-signal, and DDR4/DDR5 boards; manages stack-ups, impedance control, routing, thermal performance, manufacturability, documentation, and configuration control. Collaborates across electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and program teams, supports design reviews, prototype builds, troubleshooting, and iterative improvements.

Electrical Engineering Intern supporting impactful AEC projects while gaining practical experience and developing technical skills. Responsibilities include learning from industry experts, contributing to engineering projects, collaborating with team members, and adapting to changing priorities. The role may involve onsite work or project locations. Candidates should be enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or related degree program and have strong communication skills. AutoCAD, Revit, and engineering analysis tool experience are advantageous.

Summer intern supporting electrical engineering teams with design documentation, AutoCAD and Revit drawings, building electrical-system calculations and sizing, field investigations, and construction-site observations. The role includes collaborative project work, engineer mentorship, and educational lunch-and-learn sessions. Candidates should be pursuing an electrical engineering bachelor’s degree, have completed at least two years, and possess basic design software knowledge. EIT/FE is required.

Designs, develops, modifies, evaluates, tests, and sustains electronic equipment and electrical systems for US Navy aircraft and military systems. Responsibilities include circuit design, power and RF systems, radar, control systems, fault isolation, technical documentation, requirements analysis, and test equipment development. The engineer will mentor junior engineers, review their work, and may lead small engineering teams.

Designs and delivers electrical, MEP, and lighting systems for complex infrastructure and facility projects. Performs power distribution, equipment and feeder sizing, grounding, lighting, one-line development, and electrical system studies. Coordinates interdisciplinary project work, manages scope and budgets, reviews designs, supports proposals, and mentors engineering staff. Produces technical reports, plans, specifications, calculations, and detailed designs while collaborating with clients, project managers, and other disciplines.

Own electrical application engineering for prefabricated data-center platforms, including power distribution, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, transformers, controls integration, documentation, vendor requirements, BOM accuracy, and design-risk evaluation. Translate customer specifications into manufacturable solutions, support prototyping and FAT/SAT testing, troubleshoot first-article builds, and coordinate with mechanical, controls, sales, supply chain, operations, vendors, and fabricators. The role is remote with up to 25% travel and requires independent senior-level technical ownership.

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.

Leads electrical engineering teams and serves as a discipline leader for Illinois projects. Designs electrical power and lighting systems, makes major technical decisions, coordinates multidisciplinary work, prepares costs and schedules, manages documentation, supports quality control, develops client relationships and proposals, and mentors junior staff. The role requires project leadership, client communication, code knowledge, and expertise with electrical calculation, lighting, BIM, and design software.

Leads electrical system and component design for new drinking water products, including circuit architecture, schematics, PCB layouts, wiring, connectivity, and embedded technologies. Ensures regulatory compliance, supports prototyping and validation, troubleshoots electrical issues, and collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and product teams on component selection, cost optimization, and product launches.

Leads electrical engineering design for moderate to large facility and infrastructure projects. Develops and reviews electrical designs, specifications, calculations, studies, and reports; ensures code compliance; coordinates multidisciplinary teams; leads junior staff; interfaces with clients; supports proposals, workload forecasting, construction administration, and site observations. Requires extensive facility and industrial electrical design experience, medium-voltage expertise, PE licensure, and power system analysis proficiency.