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Electrical Designer/Engineer

Teng & Associates, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026
Job Description

At EXP, we know that great experiences start with the right people. We believe that work should be challenging, and the challenge should be fun. We also believe that exponential possibilities are more likely to occur with a respectful, satisfying and empowering company. We value and respect our employees - their experience and expertise as well as their energy, passion and diversity - and their innovative approach to work and to life.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Electrical Designer/Engineer

EXP is currently searching for an Electrical Designer / Engineer to work in our Chicago, IL office focusing on Mission Critical, Data Center and Commercial building projects.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

  • Prepare one-line diagrams with limited input from Engineers.
  • Maintain the discipline Engineering documents for the project.
  • Respond to RFI's for the project, and accurately review submittals with limited input from Engineer.
  • Solve installation problems with electrical systems, travel to the site to resolve issues.
  • CAD proficient with working CAD drawings.
  • Prepare CAD floor plans showing electrical device layouts, circuitry, fixtures, equipment, etc.
  • Perform calculations for available fault current and/or over current coordination study implement proper AIC ratings of equipment with limited input from Engineers.
  • Prepare calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules.
  • Thorough knowledge of NEC and other codes.
  • Understand and correctly apply concepts of emergency and normal power systems
  • Extensive knowledge of lighting, photometric, and lighting controls.
  • Understand and apply concepts of voltage drop, conductor sizing, harmonics, etc.
  • Edit electrical specifications with limited input from Engineers
  • Layout fire alarm devices on floor plans with limited input from Engineers.
  • Develop equipment room sizes during Schematic Design and Design Development phases.
  • Select and schedule equipment with limited oversight by senior staff.
  • Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for application.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines (MEP/FP, arch, struct, etc) for all electrical & lighting details.
  • Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize exp's and client's exposure to problems.
  • Manage and deliver revisions (ASI's, etc).
  • Meet with contractors during bid phase to review the design details.
  • Understands specific Electrical requirements for applications within the Market Sector.
  • Understands and properly applies details relevant to projects.
  • Understands circuit breaker coordination and application.

Project Coordination
  • Distribute project related correspondence to project team members.
  • Prepare project meeting minutes Schedule in-house discipline meetings.
  • Oversee deliverables to and from clients.
  • Oversee and encourage coordination between disciplines.
  • Provide discipline specific manpower planning for projects.
  • Provide continuous support for the Project Manager.

What your experience looks like
  • 2 years experience in electrical design for commercial facilities including Mission Critical, Data center and Aviation projects.
  • Experience in using SKM Power Tools or similar software for engineering calculations (Fault Current Studies, Coordination Studies, Arc Fault Studies)
  • AutoCAD and REVIT MEP proficient (REVIT Experience is required)
  • BS Architectural Engineering, or BS Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree.
  • FE License (Passed the Fundamentals in Engineering Exam) or strongly committed to obtaining the FE License in the near future

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $105,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

About Us

Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

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About the Team

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

Salary : $80,000 - $105,000

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