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Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical projects

Company:
ESPO
Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
May 25, 2025
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Description:

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - MISSION CRITICAL PROJECTS

Location: Chicago IL

Job Type and Duration: Contract to Hire

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for an immediate contract-to-hire opening in their Chicago, IL office.

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the electrical construction design of mission-critical (Data centers), commercial, and institutional (education, healthcare) power distribution systems. They will be an integral member of an estimate/design team for rapid design-build projects. Design-Build relies on a single point of responsibility contract and is used to minimize risk to the project owner and reduce delivery schedules by overlapping the design and construction phases of a project. The Engineer will also coordinate with architects, project managers, and other contractors during the build phase to ensure project requirements are satisfied when design changes are required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical equipment specification review

Power distribution system design and layout

Conduit layout or Revit modeling+ review construction drawings prior to job starts+ Electrical service and equipment load calculations

Arc flash and breaker coordination analysis + Coordination with other trade contractors to develop electrical service and equipment requirements

Development of necessary documents for construction and service connection permits

Stamp and seal electrical design documents as required for construction permits REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least five years of related experience in the electrical design of Mission critical (data centers) commercial, health care, and hospitality projects, strong communication skills both orally and in writing, strong attention to detail and safety, and be able to represent the company with professionalism and integrity.

Qualified candidates should also have a thorough knowledge of NEC as applied to commercial electrical design, experience with AutoDesk, AutoCAD, and Revit for development of electrical construction plans, ability to do load calculation, experience with SKM Power Tools, coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis. ESPO Corporation

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please contact us directly.

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