Staff Electrical Engineer

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Electrical Engineering Job Number: 56065129 Compensation: $80000-120000 / year

Job Description

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.

Meet Your Recruiter

Nighath Ali
Account Manager

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. 

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