Staff Electrical Engineer

Title: Staff Electrical Engineer

Location: Downers Grove, Illinois

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Shift/Hours: 40 Hours

Base Salary: $80k - $120k

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Professional Development (Support for EIT/PE Licensure), and Paid Time Off

About the Opportunity: Sterling Engineering's client, a leading national design/build business, is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join their internal design and power consulting team. This is an incredible opportunity to join an established, fast-growing organization that manages diverse projects across Entertainment, Industrial, Commercial, and Manufacturing sectors. You will collaborate closely with experienced project managers and engineers who are passionate about delivering exceptional design/build results.

Job Duties:

• Prepare detailed preliminary electrical system designs and power solutions in support of diverse design/build projects.
• Design and specify complex power systems, including load calculations, one-line diagrams, equipment sizing, and selection.
• Develop layouts for electrical equipment, lighting photometric calculations, and associated system controls.
• Perform arc flash and coordination studies using SKM PowerTools to ensure system safety and reliability.
• Lead technical procurement by working as an integral part of the team to source building switchgear, generators, and UPS components directly from suppliers.
• Provide design direction and collaborate with a national network of design consultants to deliver turnkey power solutions.
• Execute value engineering reviews and identify alternate design options to maximize cost savings and project execution.
• Interface cross-functionally with clients, contractors, and vendors as the technical electrical expert to resolve complex issues.
• Support business development activities by finding innovative solutions for complex, high-stakes infrastructure projects.
• Maintain integrity and a constant focus on exceeding customer requirements while representing the company’s core values.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in electrical design specifically supporting commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred; the company actively supports the pursuit of PE licensure.
• Technical proficiency in BIM software, specifically Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering analysis software such as ETAP or SKM PowerTools.
• Proven ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish desired project results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Experience in creating design spreadsheets or coding scripts is considered a significant plus.
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.