Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental ยท 4 days ago
Lead Electrical Engineer
Aurora, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expFehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is a fast-growing Midwest firm built on collaboration, technical excellence, and a people-first culture. They are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical authority on electrical and MEP design projects, providing leadership and guidance throughout project lifecycles.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead the electrical design of projects across municipal, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets
Develop and review electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
Coordinate closely with mechanical, structural, civil, and architectural teams to deliver integrated designs
Provide technical guidance, quality control, and design oversight throughout project lifecycles
Serve as a key technical resource for project teams and clients, offering solutions to complex design challenges
Perform drawings, specifications, plan markups and calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable codes and standards
Support project planning, scope development, and fee proposals from a technical perspective
Interface with clients, utilities, contractors, and regulatory agencies as needed
Stay current on electrical codes, MEP trends, and emerging technologies and apply best practices to projects
Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, tools, and processes across the firm
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
8+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, with a strong MEP background
Experience working in a consulting engineering environment
Strong working knowledge of NEC, local codes, and industry standards
Proven ability to lead projects technically without formal direct reports
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
High level of organization, accountability, and attention to detail
Preferred
PE license preferred but not required
Experience working with municipal water/wastewater projects is a plus
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Profit-sharing bonus plan
Paid time off
An awesome work environment.
Company
Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental
Fehr Graham was founded on the principles of engineering excellence in 1973 by Allen E. Fehr, PE, and Joseph G.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Todd Shankland
Chief Financial Officer & Principal
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