Wight & Company
Electrical Engineer
Darien or Chicago, Illinois · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$85k-$110kDetected 15 days ago
HRResearchCollaborationMentoringBIM
About the role
- Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact?
- Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering analysis, design, and system selection for building applications with support of a senior engineer.
- Ensure conformance of design with applicable building codes and project sustainability goals.
- Participate in the feasibility, conceptual, and early planning of projects through final design, construction and post-occupancy with the guidance of a senior engineer.
- Clearly and concisely convey technical solutions and performance objectives while ensuring project alignment with client goals, project design, sustainability objectives, schedule, budget, constructability and post-occupancy performance.
- Lead the preparation of design documentation including BIM models, drawings, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including architecture, engineering, sustainability, construction, and other consultants, to support the integrated delivery of projects.
- Conduct research on systems, products, building codes, and sustainable design practices to inform project decisions.
- Perform construction phase and post-occupancy activities including submittal review, construction site observations and commissioning conclusion.
- This position will work closely with senior engineers and other team members to deliver high-quality projects that meet client goals and adhere to the firm's standards.
- This position requires understanding of all project phases including schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction contract administration.
Nice to have
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from accredited engineering program.
- Master of Science (MS) degree from accredited engineering program a plus.
- 8 years of related engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required for Engineer title (Designer is designation if no license).
Skills
- Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.
Compensation
- $85,000 - $110,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.
Benefits
- Engage in continuous learning opportunities, attend industry events, and participate in internal training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment.
- Our comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k).
Company info
- Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration?
- We're a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we're looking for a talented professional to join our team.
- We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing MEP Engineering team.
Equal opportunity
- Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.
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