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Ardmore Roderick

Designs infrastructure and manages construction

Lead Electrical Engineer - MEP

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$149.8k - $178.9k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • An active Professional Engineer license in Illinois and demonstrated experience preparing, reviewing, and sealing electrical construction documents.
  • At least 8 years of experience in electrical engineering design for buildings, with demonstrated ability to independently lead projects from concept through construction.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Chicago Electrical Code, National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable NFPA standards, and state and local building and energy codes.
  • Experience preparing and submitting electrical permit documents to the City of Chicago Department of Buildings and other authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for electrical system design and BIM modeling.
  • Experience performing or reviewing electrical load calculations, short-circuit analyses, selective coordination studies, voltage-drop calculations, and other electrical system studies, with familiarity using ETAP, EasyPower, SKM PowerTools, or similar software.
  • Strong working knowledge of utility service coordination; normal and emergency power distribution; generators; uninterruptible power supplies; grounding and bonding; lighting and controls; fire alarm; and low-voltage system coordination.
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for markups, design reviews, and collaboration.
  • Experience leading quality assurance and quality control reviews of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction-phase deliverables.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project collaboration and document management platforms.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead client discussions and coordinate across disciplines.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
  • Project experience across sectors such as commercial, residential, public sector, higher education, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as electrical lead from concept through construction closeout, managing electrical scope, schedule, budget, coordination, and deliverables with minimal oversight.
  • Lead electrical design for building projects, including utility coordination, normal and emergency power distribution, lighting and controls, grounding and bonding, fire alarm, and coordination of telecommunications, lightning protection, and other low-voltage systems as applicable.
  • Prepare, review, and approve electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and permit documentation, and seal documents when designated as Engineer of Record in accordance with applicable state requirements.
  • Perform and review electrical load calculations, voltage-drop calculations, lighting and photometric analyses, and electrical system studies, including short-circuit, selective coordination, and arc-flash analyses, as applicable.
  • Develop and modify electrical drawings and BIM models using Revit and AutoCAD, coordinating integration with architectural, mechanical, structural, and other building systems.
  • Interface directly with clients, architects, utilities, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction to present design decisions, lead electrical coordination meetings, and resolve multidisciplinary conflicts related to equipment, power requirements, pathways, clearances, controls, and installation.
  • Conduct site visits for existing-condition assessments, installation reviews, system evaluations, and commissioning support.
  • Lead electrical construction administration activities, including reviewing submittals, responding to requests for information, conducting field observations, and supporting punch lists and project closeout.
  • Support budgeting, cost estimating, project scheduling, and proposal development for electrical scopes, including technical content, staffing assumptions, labor-hour estimates, and fee development.
  • Develop and maintain electrical design standards, specifications, templates, and quality assurance and quality control processes; mentor junior staff; and support the continued growth of the electrical and MEP team.
  • Support value engineering and high-performance design efforts that improve constructability, energy efficiency, sustainability, and lifecycle value while maintaining code compliance and project requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Active Professional Engineer licensure in one or more additional states, with the ability to obtain licensure by comity in other jurisdictions as project needs require.
  • Permit experience outside Illinois, with knowledge of regional code variations and the ability to adapt electrical designs and documentation to local requirements.
  • Experience serving as Engineer of Record or discipline lead for complex public-sector, higher education, industrial, mission-critical, or multi-site projects involving significant utility and stakeholder coordination.
  • Field experience with electrical system installation, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, or existing-condition assessments.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems and their electrical requirements for integrated MEP coordination.
  • Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, or similar platforms for multidisciplinary coordination, model sharing, and document management.
  • LEED AP or similar sustainability credential, or experience designing high-performance electrical systems, lighting controls, energy management, renewable energy, or building electrification strategies.

About the Company

Ardmore Roderick

Designs infrastructure and manages construction

Ardmore Roderick designs infrastructure and manages construction programs for public agencies and private owners. Its engineers and project managers work on roads, bridges, airports, rail systems, utility networks and buildings, taking assignments from early planning through construction and closeout. Clients hire the firm to translate project requirements into designs, coordinate contractors and monitor schedules, costs and quality. Contracts cover engineering, inspection and management services, with teams assigned to individual projects or broader capital improvement programs. Founded in 2005, Ardmore Roderick is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2005

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