Wight & Company

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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