FourGen Holdings · 17 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer, PE
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expFourGen Holdings is a leading electrical construction company, seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, PE to oversee complex electrical design projects for commercial and institutional facilities. This role involves technical leadership, team mentoring, and collaboration with clients and stakeholders throughout all project phases.
ConstructionElectrical DistributionEnergy
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead for electrical system design, ensuring quality, accuracy, constructability, and code compliance across all project phases
Develop and review electrical designs including:
Low- and medium-voltage power distribution
Generator and UPS systems
Lighting and lighting control systems
Fire alarm and life safety systems
Grounding and bonding systems
Perform and oversee electrical engineering analyses including:
Short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies
Load calculations
Cable ampacity and fault current analysis
Produce and review design deliverables such as one-line diagrams, specifications, equipment schedules, floor plans, and BIM/Revit models
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 electrical engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
Delegate tasks, establish priorities, and monitor progress to ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards
Support resource planning and workload forecasting across active projects
Conduct internal QA/QC reviews and enforce engineering standards and best practices
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, internal project teams, and external partners
Attend and lead design meetings; clearly communicate technical concepts and design intent
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems into overall project delivery
Support proposal development, scope definition, and technical input during preconstruction and pursuit phases
Conduct site surveys to assess existing conditions and verify installation progress. (5 – 10% local travel)
Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and support construction administration activities
Provide field and engineering support during commissioning, testing, and startup phases
Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and code updates
Contribute to the development of standard design tools, templates, and calculation methods
Support initiatives that improve efficiency, consistency, and engineering quality across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field with a focus on building electrical systems
Minimum 7–10+ years of experience in electrical engineering design for commercial, institutional, or mission critical facilities
Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 12 months
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and coordinating multi-discipline projects
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
Proficiency in SKM, ETAP, or similar electrical modeling software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
Strong working knowledge of NEC, Chicago Electrical Code, NFPA, IBC, IECC, and related standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Demonstrated leadership, influence, and collaborative mindset
Ability to travel to project and construction sites as required
Preferred
Data center experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Profit sharing
Retirement benefits
Company-provided life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Company-subsidized wellness programs
Company
FourGen Holdings
FourGen Holdings is a holding company that engages in electrical construction, energy solution, and electrical testing.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Judy Evans, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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