Top Electrical Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL

The Project Engineer will manage electrical engineering projects, develop solutions to production issues, and support equipment safety upgrades while ensuring adherence to project specifications and compliance with regulations.

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.

Remote electrical engineer/drafter responsible for developing electrical BIM models and construction documentation, ensuring code compliance, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting clash detection and project coordination workflows using advanced Revit Electrical.

The Electrical Engineer will design efficient solar PV systems, perform energy analysis, coordinate with engineering teams, and troubleshoot design and construction issues.

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.

Design and validate electrical infrastructure for high-density AI data center deployments: develop BoD, one-line diagrams, load and protection studies, review vendor submittals, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, support commissioning, and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE and regional codes.

The Senior Electrical Engineer leads design teams, manages projects, communicates with clients, ensures quality control, and develops new business opportunities.

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.

Lead and supervise electrical engineering teams for oil & gas and petrochemical projects. Independently perform design, studies, specifications, equipment procurement, review vendor deliverables, mentor staff, ensure QA, and provide field/construction support.

Lead electrical design for new construction and renovation projects (data centers, telecom, commercial). Serve as client contact, manage multiple projects and engineering staff, develop BOD/SD/DD/CD deliverables, perform front-end loading, write complex electrical studies/reports, ensure code compliance, mentor staff, control budgets and schedules.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will design power systems, manage projects, ensure compliance with codes, perform calculations, and coordinate technical efforts within the team.

The role involves leading electrical design for municipal infrastructure, developing engineering deliverables, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring project alignment with client standards.

Responsible for medium/high voltage design, mentoring staff, analyzing and preparing engineering packages, and client interface. Requires extensive electrical design knowledge and technical skills.

Perform electrical design and project support under senior supervision, prepare deliverables, coordinate with multi-discipline teams, ensure QA/QC, assist project management tasks (scheduling, budgeting, client communication), and contribute to business development and professional growth.

Lead multidisciplinary electrical engineering teams for Justice + Civic projects, managing design quality, budgets, schedules, and client relationships. Provide technical reviews, coordinate with architects and consultants, drive business development and RFP efforts, mentor staff, and represent the firm at client and vendor meetings while ensuring code compliance and alignment with climate action commitments.

Perform mid-level project management and electrical design for roadway lighting, ITS, toll facilities, EV charging, and traffic signals. Prepare plans, calculations, estimates, QA/QC reviews, scope and fee proposals, coordinate with utilities, support construction, and mentor junior staff while ensuring adherence to CDOT/IDOT/Illinois Tollway standards.

Lead electrical engineering for complex building projects including medium-voltage distribution, microgrids, PV and battery systems, lighting and photometric calculations, SKM and arc flash analysis. Manage project scope, schedule, fee, QA/QC, mentor staff, coordinate disciplines, present to stakeholders, and support proposals and business development.

The Electrical Design Engineer will design building electrical systems, primarily for healthcare projects, while ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Responsibilities include system design, project coordination, and technical reporting, with opportunities for growth into leadership roles.

The Electrical Project Engineer will design low to medium voltage power systems, perform engineering calculations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring juniors and engaging with clients.

Develop detailed electrical installation documents and support construction for industrial and commercial projects. Create power, grounding, and lighting plans; perform short circuit, ampacity, voltage drop, load studies, and utility sizing; specify electrical equipment; review designs and shop drawings; support BIM coordination; apply NEC and building codes; provide technical support to project teams and clients; review submittals and RFIs.

Lead end-to-end electrical rack integration for high-performance computing: architecture, power budgeting, vendor management, safety/certification compliance, testing (hi-pot, continuity, load), failure analysis (FMEA), and factory test strategy while mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Lead end-to-end electrical and power integration for rack-scale high-performance computing systems. Design and validate medium/low-voltage rack power architectures, PDUs, UPS, and busbar systems, build power budgets, perform failure analysis (FMEA), define factory test strategies, ensure compliance with electrical and data‑center standards, manage vendor relationships, mentor engineers, and support customer engagements and site deployments.

Lead design and implementation of electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, ensure code compliance, produce schematics and installation drawings, perform load and capacity analysis, maintain systems and safety programs, mentor staff, act as Engineer of Record, and support client relationships and project budgeting.

Develops and maintains electrical test methods and inspection instructions, analyzes and dispositions manufacturing non-conformances, and leads RCCA activities. Manages measurement equipment calibration and introduces new automated test equipment. Performs Gage R&R and MSA, supports customer inspections and audits, conducts internal audits, develops quality control plans, and supports product design reviews.

Lead electrical engineering for datacenter buildouts and retrofits: develop specifications and drawings, direct A/E consultants, manage EPMS and power distribution designs, coordinate procurement and commissioning, review colocation compliance, and support operations improvements and vendor interactions. Occasional site travel for testing and commissioning.