Electrical Project Engineer

Job overview

The Electrical Project Engineer role is onsite in Downers Grove, IL, with a stated salary range of $100,000–$150,000 per year. The position requires travel across the United States approximately 20–30% of the time. The engineer designs and manages electrical projects, ensuring designs meet applicable criteria and standards. The role contributes to successful project delivery through engineering design, calculations, equipment selection, and coordination with construction and project teams, vendors, and OEMs.

What you'll do

• Prepare electrical design deliverables and drawings
• conduct load, voltage drop, short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies
• perform wire, conduit, and cable tray sizing calculations
• select and size electrical equipment and materials
• design control panels and operator stations
• develop bills of materials, scope documents, design criteria, RFP and as-built drawings, and bid packages
• collaborate to resolve field issues
• travel for site surveys, construction, and startup support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical project engineer

electrical design

autocad

control panels

arc flash studies

nec

downers grove il

peak technical services

$100k–$150k

20–30% travel

bachelor’s degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and five years of relevant AutoCAD design experience; PE license preferred or willingness to obtain one.

About the employer

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