Metra Commuter Rail · 4 hours ago
Sr Electrical Engineer
Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMetra Commuter Rail is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving communities in Northeastern Illinois. The Senior Electrical Engineer will apply specialized expertise in electrical design, construction, and project management, while managing consultants and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Manage consultants including: developing and maintaining project schedules, leading planning and progress meetings, monitoring and approving tasks, visiting job sites to inspect work-in-progress for compliance with contract specifications and quality standards, and resolving technical issues
Prepare design packages including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical calculations for power distribution projects, electrical equipment purchases, and lighting systems, ensuring compliance with federal and local codes, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and electrical industry standards
Prepare contract documents required to solicit projects for bid; participate in pre-bid meetings to respond to scope, specification, and technical questions; review vendor bid proposals for compliance, feasibility, efficiency, and cost effectiveness; and make recommendations for contract awards
Perform contract administration duties including: reviewing invoices for contract compliance, accuracy, and supporting documentation; evaluating change orders and contract modifications for cost effectiveness and necessity; and approving or resolving payment discrepancies
Manage contract files according to Metra quality management plan, keep orderly and accurate records of all project related correspondence, and prepare detailed project status reports
Coordinate team’s day-to-day activities, assign tasks/projects and monitor performance, and provide guidance and training, but is not a supervisor
Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment
Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
Qualification
Required
8 years or more of required experience in electrical design, construction, and project management functions
Specialized expertise in electrical design and project management
Ability to provide technical guidance on the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment
Experience in managing consultants and developing project schedules
Ability to prepare design packages including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical calculations
Knowledge of compliance with federal and local codes, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and electrical industry standards
Experience in preparing contract documents and participating in pre-bid meetings
Ability to review vendor bid proposals for compliance, feasibility, efficiency, and cost effectiveness
Experience in contract administration duties including reviewing invoices and evaluating change orders
Ability to manage contract files and keep accurate records of project-related correspondence
Experience in coordinating team activities and providing guidance and training
Commitment to promoting safe work practices and maintaining a safe work environment
Ability to work under both inside and outside environmental conditions
Company
Metra Commuter Rail
Metra is more than just a rail system. We are a team of professionals who help connect our community members to the people and places that matter most.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$104MKey Investors
CMAP
2025-06-18Grant· $104M
Leadership Team
Don Orseno
Executive Director/CEO
Kevin McCann
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Executive Director of Operations
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