Wight & Company
Consulting & Professional ServicesDirect Greenhouse career site

Electrical Engineer

Pay
$85,000 – $110,000 per year
Location
Chicago, IL · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
4+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • building code compliance
  • electrical system design
  • BIM
  • construction documentation

Also useful

  • LEED

Stated benefits & perks

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Pto

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We're a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we're looking for a talented professional to join our team.

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing MEP Engineering team. This position will work closely with senior engineers and other team members to deliver high-quality projects that meet client goals and adhere to the firm's standards. This position requires understanding of all project phases including schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction contract administration.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering analysis, design, and system selection for building applications with support of a senior engineer.
  • Ensure conformance of design with applicable building codes and project sustainability goals.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members
  • Coordinate the submittal of documentation for permitting/regulatory review with multiple local agencies and jurisdictions.
  • Participate in the feasibility, conceptual, and early planning of projects through final design, construction and post-occupancy with the guidance of a senior engineer.
  • Clearly and concisely convey technical solutions and performance objectives while ensuring project alignment with client goals, project design, sustainability objectives, schedule, budget, constructability and post-occupancy performance.
  • Lead the preparation of design documentation including BIM models, drawings, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including architecture, engineering, sustainability, construction, and other consultants, to support the integrated delivery of projects.
  • Conduct research on systems, products, building codes, and sustainable design practices to inform project decisions.
  • Perform construction phase and post-occupancy activities including submittal review, construction site observations and commissioning conclusion.
  • Participate in cross-discipline career development. Engage in continuous learning opportunities, attend industry events, and participate in internal training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.

Minimum Background & Experience Expectations

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from accredited engineering program. Master of Science (MS) degree from accredited engineering program a plus.
  • 4 - 8 years of related engineering experience.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required for Engineer title (Designer is designation if no license).
  • LEED or other sustainable building certification a plus.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $110,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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From Wight & Company's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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