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Senior Project Engineer (Electrical)
Posted: 09/01/2026
Job Number: 2253
Pay Rate: $100,000-$130,000 + bonus
Work Location: Hybrid
: Engineering
Job Description
Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer. This is a permanent job. The work will be done onsite in Evanston, IL 3 days a week, the rest will be work from home. Compensation is $100,000-$130,000 + bonus.
Our client is a highly respected consulting engineering firm providing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and technology design services for healthcare, higher education, commercial, hospitality, laboratory, and pharmaceutical facilities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their Electrical Engineering team.
This position offers the opportunity to work on complex infrastructure-focused projects while collaborating closely with project managers, technical leadership, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. The ideal candidate is a technically strong electrical engineer who enjoys mentoring junior staff, interacting with clients, and contributing to the successful delivery of challenging projects.
Responsibilities
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Design electrical systems for healthcare, higher education, commercial, hospitality, laboratory, and pharmaceutical facilities.
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Prepare designs for lighting, power distribution, emergency power, low-voltage systems, and fire alarm systems.
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Perform electrical load calculations, short circuit studies, equipment sizing, and infrastructure assessments.
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Conduct field surveys and existing conditions investigations.
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Prepare construction drawings and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.
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Review contractor submittals and shop drawings.
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Respond to RFIs and support construction administration activities.
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Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and facility personnel.
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Independently manage smaller projects while serving as a lead engineer on larger projects.
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Mentor junior engineers and designers.
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Participate in client meetings and project presentations.
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
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10+ years of electrical engineering design experience within an MEP consulting firm, AE firm, design-build contractor, or related environment.
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Experience designing building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and emergency power.
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Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
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Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
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Healthcare project experience strongly preferred.
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Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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Stable employment history demonstrating career progression and project ownership.
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Annual performance bonus
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401(k) with company match
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Profit sharing program
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Paid holidays and PTO
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Professional development opportunities
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Relocation assistance available
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Occasional travel to project sites for field surveys, construction meetings, and client interactions.
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Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the Evanston office.
Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer. This is a permanent job. The work will be done onsite in Evanston, IL 3 days a week, the rest will be work from home. Compensation is $100,000-$130,000 + bonus.
Our client is a highly respected consulting engineering firm providing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and technology design services for healthcare, higher education, commercial, hospitality, laboratory, and pharmaceutical facilities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their Electrical Engineering team.
This position offers the opportunity to work on complex infrastructure-focused projects while collaborating closely with project managers, technical leadership, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. The ideal candidate is a technically strong electrical engineer who enjoys mentoring junior staff, interacting with clients, and contributing to the successful delivery of challenging projects.
Responsibilities
-
Design electrical systems for healthcare, higher education, commercial, hospitality, laboratory, and pharmaceutical facilities.
-
Prepare designs for lighting, power distribution, emergency power, low-voltage systems, and fire alarm systems.
-
Perform electrical load calculations, short circuit studies, equipment sizing, and infrastructure assessments.
-
Conduct field surveys and existing conditions investigations.
-
Prepare construction drawings and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.
-
Review contractor submittals and shop drawings.
-
Respond to RFIs and support construction administration activities.
-
Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and facility personnel.
-
Independently manage smaller projects while serving as a lead engineer on larger projects.
-
Mentor junior engineers and designers.
-
Participate in client meetings and project presentations.
-
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
-
8+ years of electrical engineering design experience within an MEP consulting firm, AE firm, design-build contractor, or related environment.
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Experience designing building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and emergency power.
-
Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
-
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
-
Healthcare project experience strongly preferred.
-
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
-
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
-
Stable employment history demonstrating career progression and project ownership.
-
Annual performance bonus
-
401(k) with company match
-
Profit sharing program
-
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
-
Paid holidays and PTO
-
Professional development opportunities
-
Relocation assistance available
-
Occasional travel to project sites for field surveys, construction meetings, and client interactions.
-
Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the Evanston office.
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