Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Designer (IL, Aurora)

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design and execution of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, low voltage, and controls systems, ensuring seamless integration with overall building design.
• Oversee the preparation and review of detailed electrical drawings, calculations, and specifications, ensuring compliance with building codes, energy standards, and client requirements.
• Manage electrical design for large, complex projects, ensuring systems are efficient, cost-effective, and meet sustainability and performance goals.
• Perform advanced electrical load calculations, arc flash analysis, coordination studies, voltage drop and short-circuit analysis, lighting design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national electrical code (NFPA 70) and references standards.
• Proficient at writing technical specifications.
• Direct the development of design concepts, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and system evaluations.
• Lead the coordination of electrical systems with other building systems (mechanical, plumbing, structural) to resolve design conflicts and ensure integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior electrical engineers and designers, including guidance on complex design issues and solutions.
• Collaborate with senior project managers to ensure electrical design projects stay on schedule and within budget, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Interface with clients and consultants to present electrical design proposals, respond to inquiries, and manage client expectations.
• Lead project meetings, including design coordination, technical reviews, and status updates, with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, innovations in electrical systems, sustainable design practices, and regulatory changes.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability initiatives such as LEED, WELL, or other green building certifications and energy efficiency requirements.
• Oversee the commissioning process for electrical systems, ensuring installation and operation meet design intent, including troubleshooting as needed.
• Provide support during the construction phase, reviewing contractor submittals, responding to RFIs (Requests for Information), and addressing field issues.
• Manage and develop project budgets, schedules, and documentation, ensuring all milestones are met and projects are successfully completed.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including preparing proposals, conducting client presentations, and fostering client relationships.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

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