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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.\n\nWhy join\n\nStable long-term environment with strong retention appeal\n\nMeaningful community impact through utility and infrastructure work\n\nSupportive, close-knit culture with flexibility and a predictable schedule\n\nStrong benefits package including retirement, health coverage, paid time off, and parental leave\n\nKey Responsibilities\nThe role\n\nThis 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nWhat you'll do\n\nManage engineering and infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle\n\nCoordinate with municipalities, landowners, easement stakeholders, and other external partners\n\nOversee project execution through construction and implementation\n\nPartner with linemen, field teams, and internal stakeholders to support successful delivery\n\nEnsure projects meet engineering specifications, compliance requirements, and operational needs\n\nSupport utility-related work involving transmission, distribution, substations, or adjacent infrastructure environments\n\nTravel locally during the day to project sites as needed; overnight travel is minimal\n\nSkills, Knowledge and Expertise\nWhat we're looking for\n\nRequired\n\nElectrical engineering background\n\nProject management or project delivery experience\n\nStrong communication skills, especially with non-technical stakeholders\n\nAbility to work effectively with field teams, internal partners, and external stakeholders\n\nBased in or able to commute to the Springfield / Jacksonville, Illinois area\n\nPreferred\n\nUtility experience\n\nTransmission and distribution experience\n\nSubstation or broader infrastructure project exposure\n\nConstruction oversight experience\n\nExperience coordinating with easements, municipalities, or landowners\n\nBenefits\nCompensation and benefits\n\nBase salary of $85,000-$150,000+, depending on experience\n\nFlexibility for highly qualified senior candidates\n\n401(k) with company contribution\n\nCompany-paid pension\n\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\n\nPPO and HDHP plan options\n\n100% preventive care coverage\n\nTelehealth access\n\nHSA / HRA-related plan support\n\nCompany-paid life insurance\n\nAdditional voluntary benefits including life insurance and disability options\n\nVacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays\n\nParental leave for either parent\n\nLimited remote flexibility based on performance and circumstances\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Themischgroup","rawCompany":"themischgroup","city":"Springfield","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T04:26:28.802Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"238210","title":"Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors","slug":"electrical-contractors-and-other-wiring-installation-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Electrical Engineer\nDepartment: Construction, Engineering, & Skilled Trades\n\nEmployment Type: Full Time\n\nLocation: Illinois\n\nCompensation: $85,000 - $150,000 / year\n\nDescription\nElectrical Engineer\n\nLocation: Springfield, Illinois area\nWork type: Onsite / local hybrid with some flexibility\nSchedule: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM\nCompensation: $85,000-$150,000+ base, depending on experience\n\nAbout the opportunity\n\nAn established electric utility organization is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support critical infrastructure projects serving local communities. 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