Electrical Engineer — Commercial Electrical Construction

Job overview

The Electrical Engineer — Commercial Electrical Construction role is onsite in Oak Brook, Illinois. Compensation is $95,000–$115,000 per year. The engineer designs electrical systems for commercial projects, including industrial facilities, data centers, hospitals, offices, and higher education facilities. The role produces engineering designs, calculations, and construction documents that support approvals and field installation, coordinating with project managers, engineers, and field leaders to meet project requirements.

What you'll do

• Design electrical drawings and equipment layouts
• calculate loads, equipment and feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting, and power distribution
• prepare schematic designs, installation details, diagrams, schedules, and calculations
• conduct arc-flash, short-circuit, coordination, and Neher-McGrath studies
• survey project sites
• create and update shop drawings and record drawings
• collaborate with project and field teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer

commercial electrical construction

full-time

oak brook il

sterling engineering

autocad

revit

skm powertools

electrical design

construction drawings

power distribution

$95k–$115k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Projects span industrial facilities, data centers, hospitals, commercial offices, and higher education facilities.

About the employer

Sterling Engineering Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.