Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer

A mid-sized, MEP and Fire Protection firm located in the suburbs of Chicago is looking to add an Electrical Designer to their team!

Job Description

• Perform electrical system design for commercial building projects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and related systems
• Develop and produce detailed construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, and structural disciplines
• Assist with system layouts, equipment selection, and design calculations
• Review drawings for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and project milestones
• Participate in design reviews and coordinate with internal project teams

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 3+ years of experience with electrical design for building projects
• AutoCAD or Revit proficiency
• Commercial project experience

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schaumburg, IL.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Schaumburg, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

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