{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4c5b01298beae56d9d97168f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4c5b01298beae56d9d97168f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4c5b01298beae56d9d97168f","title":"Electrical Project Engineer","description":"Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer in one of the posting locations below. In this role, you will serve as a senior technical lead for the planning, design, and execution of electrical building systems projects. This role blends advanced design capability with project leadership, client coordination, and mentorship responsibility, and is expected to drive high‑quality delivery across multiple concurrent assignments.\n\nPosting Locations: Lisle, Normal, Peoria, Champaign, or Springfield, IL; or St. Louis, MO\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nLead electrical system design for building projects, including service distribution, normal and emergency power, lighting, lighting controls, and related support systems.\n\nTake ownership of discipline‑specific deliverables from schematic design through bidding and construction, ensuring technical quality, code compliance, and coordination.\n\nPrepare, review, and approve engineering calculations, equipment selections, drawing packages, and specifications.\n\nManage discipline budgets, schedules, staffing needs, and project priorities in coordination with project managers and other practice leaders.\n\nInterface directly with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical issues, clarify scope, and maintain project momentum.\n\nLead construction administration tasks, including submittal review, RFI responses, site observations, and issue resolution during installation.\n\nMentor junior engineers and designers, provide technical review, and support the development of department standards and best practices.\n\nAssist with proposals, project setup, fee planning, and technical input for business development efforts.\n\nWhat You’ll Need\n\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\n\nTypically, 8‑12+ years of experience in electrical design for building systems projects.\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license required.\n\nStrong experience delivering electrical designs for commercial, healthcare, institutional, laboratory, or other complex facility types.\n\nAdvanced knowledge of applicable codes, constructability considerations, and multidisciplinary coordination requirements.\n\nHigh proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and preparation of detailed construction documents and specifications.\n\nDemonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor staff, and manage multiple priorities without sacrificing technical quality.\n\nNice to Haves\n\nExperience with commissioning support, system startup coordination, or post‑occupancy issue resolution.\n\nBackground in fast‑track, design‑build, or highly phased renovation projects.\n\nFamiliarity with Bluebeam, lighting analysis software, or other discipline‑supporting technical tools.\n\nSalary Range: $99,000–$149,000\n\nFeatured benefits and perks include:\n\n401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%\n\nMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans\n\nFlexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts\n\nShort & Long‑Term Disability\n\nMaternity and Paternity Leave\n\nProfessional Development and Training\n\nPaid Time Off\n\nWellness/Fitness Reimbursements\n\nPet Insurance Plan\n\nHybrid Work Program\n\nStatement on Diversity and Inclusion: Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. 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In this role, you will serve as a senior technical lead for the planning, design, and execution of electrical building systems projects. 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