Lead Electrical Engineer (MEP)-2610220JC06

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Buildings
Experienced
About Us
Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.

Our Vision
Reimagining infrastructure to improve lives and communities

Our Mission
Transforming communities by empowering the best minds to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions

Our Values
We Care: especially about excellence, impact, innovation, inclusion and safety

Job Overview
We are seeking a new Lead Electrical Engineer (MEP) to join our Buildings and Facilities team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever evolving project needs.  This opportunity will be located in our Chicago office and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.

Key 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 RFIs, 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 QA/QC 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
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois, with demonstrated experience preparing, reviewing, and sealing electrical construction documents
  • 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 QA/QC 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
  • Excellent organizational skills with 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Active PE 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
Benefits
  • We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity. 

Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.

Salary Range: $149,760-178,880, Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
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