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Electrical Engineer - Mid-Level - PE

Chicago, IL · On-site

$119K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Electrical Engineer, PE - Mid-Level Location: Chicago, IL or Washington D.C. (Chantilly, VA) Exp Federal delivers full-service Architecture & Engineering services, construction, and facility ...

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Electrical Engineer - Mid-Level - PE

exp Federal

Chicago, IL • On-site

$119K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Electrical Engineer, PE – Mid-Level

Location: Chicago, IL or Washington D.C. (Chantilly, VA)

Exp Federal delivers full-service Architecture & Engineering services, construction, and facility management services throughout the world. Exp Federal's mission is to provide superior technical solutions to the U.S. federal government utilizing skilled personnel familiar with working throughout the United States and overseas.

The Challenge:

We are seeking a talented mid-level Electrical Engineer, PE to add to our full-service electrical design team in Chicago, IL or Washington D.C. (Chantilly, VA).

Principle Areas of Responsibility:

  • Prepares and/or reviews and evaluates design calculations.
  • Prepares drawings, specifications, and procedures for the installation, integration, and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.
  • Provides Design/Quality control for ongoing construction projects.
  • Reviews contractor submittals against specifications and responds to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs).
  • Contributes to the development of cost estimates.
  • Travels onsite to project fields for client meetings and site inspections and visits: ~25% requirement

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
  • 5+ years of experience in design within the electrical engineering discipline required.
  • PE in Electrical required.
  • Proficiency in REVIT and currently performing production work required.
  • Vertical building design experience required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Optional Experience:

  • Experience with facilities for clients in the Federal Government sector is highly desirable.

Salary Base:

This full-time position as a mid-level Electrical Engineer, PE, level III has an annual base range of $119,800-$140,800. This position is eligible for overtime in accordance with local, state and federal requirements. The actual hourly rate is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

More About Us:

exp Federal delivers full-service Architectural & Engineering and Design-Build solutions. You will be part of an expanding team that works collaboratively across our wider exp Federal design studios. As part of a project team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that keep you engaged and showcase your individual talents. We believe in identifying potential in people and then providing opportunities to achieve success.

Our employees work on complex projects that require innovative, efficient solutions, and collaboration across various disciplines. Joining our team is a commitment to meaningful work supporting federal government clients across multiple sectors. Employees and clients alike will look to you for results that exceed their expectations.

Our Values:

Respect: We respect people, honor diversity, and treat each other fairly. These are the cornerstones of our culture and the key to our culture and the key to our ability to work successfully as a global team.

Unquestioned Integrity: We operate with the highest standards of honesty and responsibility – as individuals and as a corporation. We’re people who meet routine, everyday obligations with honesty.

Safety: We place the highest priority on the health and safety of our employees and protection of our assets and the environment. Our goal is zero work-related injuries.

Customer Service: We listen and respond to the changing needs of our customers, the industry, and the environment, and draw upon lessons learned from our experiences around the world.

Impeccable Quality: We recognize that quality is fundamental in all our operations — it is everyone’s responsibility. We have established procedures, assessments, and continuous improvement processes in place to ensure the quality of our work.

Sustainability: We understand the impact of our work on the environment and that sustainability is a part of everything we do. We work with customers to provide responsible, efficient, healthy, and effective project solutions to reduce our overall environmental impact.

Salary Range:

This position has an annual range of $101,000-$120,000USD. The actual rate is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location
What We Offer:

  • ⌚ Exponential full-time professional growth and development
  • ⏩ Fast-paced and professional work culture
  • ⚕ ️Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
    1. Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
    2. Company HSA funding contributions
  • ???? Company-sponsored Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • ???? 401(k) employer match up to 4%
  • ???? ️Wellness reimbursement on fitness memberships and other qualified programs
  • ????️ Pre-tax funds on qualified transportation and parking expenses
  • ???? Learning & Development tuition reimbursement
  • ????️ Generous PTO policy

What Happens Next?

Our Talent Engagement Team will contact you via email to let you know what next steps at exp Federal look like for you! Make sure to check your spam. Don’t worry, if you are not selected to move forward in the interview process, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities you may be a better fit for.

*Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

Exp Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, and Family and Medical Leave.

U.S. Citizenship is required for our positions in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.2c.

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at human.resources@expfederal.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

Beware of Fraudulent Job Postings

Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of exp Federal/exp Federal Pacific to post fraudulent job postings. We will never charge a fee for joining our company or to vet the authenticity of an employee or applicant.

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