Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Department: Construction, Engineering, & Skilled Trades
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Illinois
Compensation: $85,000 - $150,000 / year
Description
Electrical Engineer
Location: Springfield, Illinois area
Work type: Onsite / local hybrid with some flexibility
Schedule: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Compensation: $85,000-$150,000+ base, depending on experience
About the opportunity
An established electric utility organization is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support critical infrastructure projects serving local communities. This is an opportunity to join a stable, collaborative environment where engineers can take ownership of meaningful projects, work closely with field teams and stakeholders, and build a long-term career with strong work-life balance.
Why join
Stable long-term environment with strong retention appeal
Meaningful community impact through utility and infrastructure work
Supportive, close-knit culture with flexibility and a predictable schedule
Strong benefits package including retirement, health coverage, paid time off, and parental leave
Key Responsibilities
The role
This Electrical Engineer will help manage engineering projects from planning through construction. The role combines technical engineering work with project coordination, stakeholder communication, and field collaboration. This is not a pure design-only role.
The right person will be comfortable working across office and field settings, partnering with internal teams, municipalities, landowners, contractors, and field crews to keep projects moving and ensure work is completed to specification.
What you'll do
Manage engineering and infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle
Coordinate with municipalities, landowners, easement stakeholders, and other external partners
Oversee project execution through construction and implementation
Partner with linemen, field teams, and internal stakeholders to support successful delivery
Ensure projects meet engineering specifications, compliance requirements, and operational needs
Support utility-related work involving transmission, distribution, substations, or adjacent infrastructure environments
Travel locally during the day to project sites as needed; overnight travel is minimal
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
What we're looking for
Required
Electrical engineering background
Project management or project delivery experience
Strong communication skills, especially with non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work effectively with field teams, internal partners, and external stakeholders
Based in or able to commute to the Springfield / Jacksonville, Illinois area
Preferred
Utility experience
Transmission and distribution experience
Substation or broader infrastructure project exposure
Construction oversight experience
Experience coordinating with easements, municipalities, or landowners
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
Base salary of $85,000-$150,000+, depending on experience
Flexibility for highly qualified senior candidates
401(k) with company contribution
Company-paid pension
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
PPO and HDHP plan options
100% preventive care coverage
Telehealth access
HSA / HRA-related plan support
Company-paid life insurance
Additional voluntary benefits including life insurance and disability options
Vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays
Parental leave for either parent
Limited remote flexibility based on performance and circumstances
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