Top Electrical Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead and perform detailed substation electrical engineering, design, and studies for 4kV–500kV projects. Prepare drawings, specifications, BOMs, procurement and construction documents, perform analyses, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage projects and proposals, mentor junior staff, ensure QA/QC and code compliance, support client engagement and business development. Travel up to 25%.

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.

Lead and grow the Substation Electrical team, manage projects from conceptual layout through detailed design and construction support, perform hands-on EHV/HV substation engineering and studies, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, serve as technical lead/project manager, mentor junior staff, and support business development and quality assurance.

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.

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%.

The Electrical Engineer III gathers and analyzes technical data for electrical engineering designs, prepares technical documents, and visits clients' facilities for project work.

The Electrical Engineer performs power systems studies and analysis for clients using ETAP and SKM, creating reports and collaborating with team members.

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

The Electrical Engineer II designs and develops power distribution systems including substations and protection systems, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The Principal Electrical Engineer will design power generation systems, conduct site visits, manage budgets, and ensure technical project delivery while collaborating with clients and vendors.

Lead a team delivering physical electrical substation design: select/specify equipment, produce layout and design drawings, prepare specifications and procurement recommendations, perform electrical calculations, estimate costs, mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and manage projects to budget, schedule, and quality targets.

The Electrical Engineer will design and model electrical systems for data centers, prepare project documentation, collaborate with teams, and oversee construction activities.

The PV Electrical Engineer will lead the electrical design for utility-scale solar plants, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with codes while collaborating with various teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Design and optimize low-power digital and analog circuitry, create schematics and PCB layouts, bring-up embedded systems, develop test procedures, and support full product lifecycle including integration, validation, and customer support.

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing electrical systems, preparing detailed engineering calculations, coordinating with other disciplines, leading project teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

Lead design efforts for electrical systems in building projects, collaborating with clients and teams to ensure quality and safety, while managing project budgets and mentoring staff.

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 and validation for small battery-powered consumer satellite-connected devices. Collaborate with RF, firmware, mechanical teams and vendors, design test fixtures and production test jigs, perform power analysis and optimizations, implement factory QA/automation, troubleshoot field hardware issues, and iterate engineering standards to bring features from concept to production.

The Principal Electrical Engineer leads project-specific engineering and design tasks, oversees teams, and ensures the successful delivery of data center projects while balancing customer needs and operational sustainability.

Develop electrical design packages for pipeline projects, producing calculations, drawings, and documentation. Lead discipline-specific designs on smaller projects and assist technical analysis on complex projects. Coordinate with project teams, perform QA/QC reviews, use CAD and engineering tools, communicate impacts to scope/cost/schedule/quality, and occasionally support field activities.

Seeking an Electrical Engineer for design/testing of medical device components. Role involves DVT, data analysis, and collaboration with multiple teams.

Contract electrical engineer will describe day-to-day and project workflows, review anonymized projects, evaluate and pressure-test AI product prototypes, map coordination with other trades, identify clash points, and distinguish repeatable tasks from engineering judgment to inform automation.

Design, develop, and commission electrical controls for packaging equipment: PLC programs (ladder, structured text, function block), HMIs, robot integration, schematics in AutoCAD, prototype testing, troubleshooting at customer sites, supplier/customer interfacing, and support engineering change and documentation. Travel ~10-20% annually.

As a Sr. Electrical Engineer, you'll design power and lighting systems, collaborate on projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure adherence to codes.

Design electrical systems for conveyors, sortation, and automated equipment; develop schematics and wiring diagrams; specify panels, sensors, drives and control devices; support PLC and controls integration; participate in installation, commissioning (FAT/SAT) and system validation; troubleshoot in testing and live environments; collaborate with controls, mechanical, and software teams.