Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid)

Compensation: $105,000–$145,000 base salary, with flexibility based on experience, plus bonus and profit-sharing opportunities

Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized, employee‑owned professional services consulting firm. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Greenhouse Gas Reduction (GHGR) Group.

This position is ideal for an experienced consulting engineer who enjoys leading electrical design efforts, working directly with clients, and delivering high‑quality industrial projects.

In this role, you will lead process and industrial electrical engineering design for multiple concurrent projects, guiding work from concept development through detailed design, construction, and project closeout.

In this role you will:

• Lead electrical engineering design for industrial and process‑oriented facilities related to food/beverage, water/wastewater, and gas processing markets
• Create process electrical engineering designs at all levels of project definition (concept, preliminary, detailed, construction issue)
• Design medium voltage and low voltage power distribution systems, raceway, wiring, motors, motor control and device installations
• Design and review control panels and electrical systems for process applications
• Prepare technical memoranda, engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and scope of work documents
• Assist with construction cost estimating and project scheduling
• Assist with scoping, proposal writing, and cost estimating for proposed projects
• Participate in bidding meetings, on-site construction verification, and project system start up
• Visit project site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents.
•  Provide technical direction to designers and technicians; review drawings and deliverables for quality and constructability
• Support client relationships and contribute to business development efforts

Occasional travel will be required.

The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 12 years of experience
• Experience with power system analysis software such as SKM Power*Tools and/or EasyPower
• Been a lead electrical engineer on a project with an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (ECP) or Design-Build delivery method

The preferred candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a consulting engineer in industrial facilities
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license registered with at least one state with the availability for multi-state licensure
• Experience with AutoCAD and Visual Lighting software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients
• Experience mentoring junior staff or leading technical project tasks
• Experience with applying codes, standards, industry best practices related to food/beverage, water/wastewater, and gas processing systems

Why Mead & Hunt?

At Mead & Hunt, we’re not just offering a job, we’re inviting you to be part of a legacy. As a 100% employee-owned company, we invest in our people and empower them to grow. Here’s what makes us different:

• Employee Ownership Opportunities: As an employee-owner, you have a direct stake in the success of our firm.
• Career Growth: Clear paths for advancement and the opportunity to shape your own career journey.
• Sustainability Commitment: We’re advancing toward net zero by 2050, ensuring our work benefits generations to come.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry with a shared passion for innovation and purpose.
• Lifelong Learning: Access to ongoing professional development, training, and mentorship.
• Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time off and an environment that respects personal commitments, our team members are empowered to thrive both professionally and personally.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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