Senior Electrical Engineer – Buildings

Job overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer – Buildings role is onsite in Lombard, IL, with a stated salary range of $135,000–$185,000 per year. The engineer joins Valdes Architecture & Engineering’s Municipal Infrastructure team, working on public infrastructure and building projects that support communities. The role leads electrical design and technical coordination from project development through construction. Design deliverables, quality reviews, and mentorship help the multidisciplinary team provide practical, code-compliant solutions for municipal clients.

What you'll do

• Lead and perform electrical design for municipal infrastructure and facility projects
• develop design calculations, construction drawings, cost estimates, and bills of material
• coordinate constructible design packages with multidisciplinary teams
• participate in client meetings and technical discussions
• mentor junior engineers and designers
• review drawings for accuracy, code compliance, and client standards
• help maintain project scope, schedule, and budget alignment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior electrical engineer

buildings

municipal infrastructure

electrical design

revit

autocad

microstation

national electrical code

public infrastructure

lombard il

valdes architecture & engineering

$135k–$185k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, 401(k), company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, pet insurance, discounted gym membership, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

The posting seeks 6+ years of electrical engineering design or related experience, strong Revit proficiency, and working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation. A Professional Engineer license is strongly preferred; U.S. work authorization without sponsorship is required.

About the employer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.