Remote Electrical Motor Control Jobs in Chicago, IL

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job SummaryThe Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Lead is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of electrical systems for a variety of industrial, infrastructure, utility, and facility projects. This individual serves as the Lead Electrical Engineer on projects with electrical design fees up to approximately $500,000 and is accountable for technical quality, project execution, client satisfaction, and team coordination.
The successful candidate will lead small electrical design teams, provide mentorship to junior staff, manage scope, schedule, and budget performance, and collaborate with clients, utilities, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of project delivery while contributing to the continued growth of the electrical practice.
Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Electrical Engineer and Engineer of Record on projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of 1-3 electrical engineers and designers.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality.
• Provide regular project status updates to team leadership.
• Coordinate with clients, electric utilities, contractors, construction managers, vendors, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead the development of technical reports, construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications.
• Conduct and support site visits, field investigations, and construction-phase services.
• Coordinate electrical designs with instrumentation and controls, civil, process mechanical, HVAC, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines.
• Support proposal development and cultivate strong client relationships.
• Collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed team members using virtual communication and collaboration tools.
• Promote quality, consistency, and continuous improvement across project deliverables.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of electrical consulting or related engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Ability and willingness to obtain additional state PE licenses as needed.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and managing technical teams.
• Strong client-facing consulting, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and PDF markup/editing software.
• Experience with AGi32, SKM Power Tools, or equivalent software preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Power Distribution System Design (Medium Voltage experience preferred)
• Power System Studies and Analysis
• Emergency Power Systems and Generators
• Grounding and Bonding Systems
• Lightning Protection
• Power Quality
• Lighting and Lighting Controls
• Life Safety Systems
• Motor Control and Protection Systems
• Construction Sequencing and Construction Support
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NEMA, NFPA, Building Codes, IES, IECC, and ASHRAE standards

Preferred Certifications

• ENV SP
• PMP
• LEED AP
• DBIA
• CESCP
• CEM

This position is ideal for an experienced engineer seeking greater project leadership responsibility, client engagement, and opportunities to mentor and develop the next generation of electrical engineers.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of$117,600- $176,400 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. #LI-hybrid #LI-Remote

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.