15 senior electrical controls engineer jobs found in Chicago

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Controls Engineer to lead the design and development of industrial control panels and related automation systems in a panel design and build environment. This role focuses heavily on electrical design, panel layout, component selection, UL508A compliance, and supporting fabrication and testing activities. The position includes occasional travel to customer sites for field verification, startup, commissioning, and technical support. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with hands-on collaboration across engineering, production, and customers to deliver high-quality, compliant control solutions. Key Responsibilities Electrical & Controls Design Design industrial control panels in compliance with UL508A, NEC, and NFPA 79 Develop: Electrical schematics Panel layouts Power distribution designs I/O lists and wiring diagrams Bills of Materials (BOMs) Perform load...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Champaign, IL Employment Type: Full-Time Work Model: On-site preferred (Hybrid/Remote considered) Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 annually Local candidates only Job Summary An established, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Illinois-based team. This role supports a diverse portfolio of projects across government, higher education, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors . The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to manage complex mechanical systems from concept through construction. Key Responsibilities Serve as a senior mechanical engineer across all phases of project development, including client coordination, pre-design, final design, site visits, meetings, and project management Conduct existing conditions surveys and document findings using PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, sections, elevations,...

Position Description At a Glance Focal Point is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to join our Custom Development team , playing a key role in delivering world-class luminaire designs. This position focuses on customizing existing products to meet customer specifications by leading design and engineering efforts, including prototyping and validation, ensuring compliance through regulatory testing, and collaborating closely with manufacturing teams to confirm production readiness. Additionally, the role involves setting up business systems to ensure operational efficiency and successful implementation. Reporting to the Custom Engineering Development Leader, this role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative lighting solutions in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. What Will You Do? Role & Responsibilities: Lead advanced custom development initiatives for highly complex technical and architectural applications. Responsibilities include...

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Substation Electrical Engineer to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team in USA. Arcadis' Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of...

Electrical Engineer, PE - Mid-Level Location: Chicago, IL or Washington D.C. (Chantilly, VA) Exp Federal delivers full-service Architecture & Engineering services, construction, and facility management services throughout the world. Exp Federal's mission is to provide superior technical solutions to the U.S. federal government utilizing skilled personnel familiar with working throughout the United States and overseas. Th e Challenge: We are seeking a talented mid-level Electrical Engineer, PE to add to our full-service electrical design team in Chicago, IL or Washington D.C. (Chantilly, VA). Principle Areas of Responsibility: Prepares and/or reviews and evaluates design calculations. Prepares drawings, specifications, and procedures for the installation, integration, and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems. Provides Design/Quality control for ongoing construction projects. Reviews contractor submittals against specifications and responds to...

Position Description At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Engineer - Product Development to join the Lighting Sector Focal Point Team in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing new products and product improvements for manufacturability and planning and executing operational launch-related activities. Designing production processes and fixturing to ensure the safe production of the new and improved products. This role requires close collaboration across engineering and operations to ensure alignment and buy-in on key initiatives and process changes. This position reports to the Sr. Engineering Manager. What Will You Do? Partner with product development and operations leadership to plan and drive launch-related operational activities. This includes, but is not limited to, layout redesigns, manufacturing cell development, creation and maintenance of work instructions, product costs, and throughput...

Position Description At a Glance Focal Point has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer III - Advanced Developmen to join the Focal Point Team in Chicago, IL .This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of the Focal Point's Product Architecture engineering team, developing and supporting world-class luminaire designs. This position reports to the Engineering Manager. What Will You Do? Role & Responsibilities: • Perform advanced product development for new roadmap initiatives with primary responsibilities to develop conceptual designs, define product architectures, and manage regulatory compliance and photometric testing verification • Create scalable designs that support platform development and drive simplicity through supply chain and operations • Apply advanced design processes, predictive simulation, and best practices to increase design first pass yield and reduce time to market • Analyze risks and root out issues early in the design...

About Somewear Somewear's software platform and satellite-powered hardware enable commercial and government teams to maintain situational awareness during high-pressure operations - in any environment. Somewear serves a wide range of customers including helicopter paramedics, backcountry explorers, firefighters, and operators within the US Department of Defense. Our purpose is to build best-in-class solutions that keep people in touch, informed, and safe anywhere in the world. "Recently, the United States Air National Guard 131st Rescue Squadron successfully employed Somewear's unique ATAK integration to coordinate and monitor a civilian rescue operation 1,200 miles off the U.S. Pacific coast. The consistent communications and situational awareness across rescue personnel, medical personnel, aircrafts, and the operations center led to an efficient rescue mission that took half of the expected time to complete." About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical...

Epstein is an established and well-respected 100+ year old Architecture, Interiors, Engineering and Construction firm. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh and Warsaw, Poland. We offer all employees a competitive wage and benefits package. Epstein is proud to be 100% employee owned. Epstein focuses on our community through our emphasis on community service, green initiatives and sustainable design delivering "best in class" creative project solutions. Overview The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, control, and integration of engineering activities and the development of project deliverables to ensure the success of their project. The individual designs power, lighting, and fire alarm systems for commercial, institutional and industrial facilities within a consulting engineering firm. The Senior Project Engineer utilizes his or her creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment to anticipate and solve...

The Electrical Engineer III will contribute to complex substation electrical designs and calculations. You will help lead the delivery of substation systems for our high voltage substation projects as you coordinate with other disciplines. Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Duties/Responsibilities: Design to client and regulatory requirements. The design and delivery of green and brown field high voltage electrical substation project Develop and maintain project documentation regarding protection and control design and construction. Support the development of plans & sections, details, control building layouts, P&C one line diagram, station service AC/DC distribution diagram, bill of material, cable schedule, etc. Help achieve quality, on schedule and budgets. Help identify scope changes. Vendor drawing review and disposition. Maintaining project files. Comply with project quality plans and standards Data and document entry into various...

Description The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential. Click here to learn more about our benefits! Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected. Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service. Engineering is responsible for building and maintaining the majority of Metra's fixed...

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy industries. Our offerings include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. With over 65 years of experience managing large-scale, complex projects, Dashiell is a turnkey engineering, construction, and testing company specializing in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com. Job Title: Senior/Lead Transmission Line Engineer Job Location: 720 East Butterfield Road STE 200, Lombard, IL 60148 Primary Function: Engineering professionals at Dashiell are responsible for the planning, design, and execution of high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects, including substations, transmission lines, and civil/structural systems. Depending on role and experience level,...

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy industries. Our offerings include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. With over 65 years of experience managing large-scale, complex projects, Dashiell is a turnkey engineering, construction, and testing company specializing in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com. Job Title: Senior/Lead Substation Engineer Job Location: 720 East Butterfield Road STE 200, Lombard, IL 60148 Primary Function Engineering professionals at Dashiell are responsible for the planning, design, and execution of high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects, including substations, transmission lines, and civil/structural systems. Depending on role and experience level, duties...

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy industries. Our offerings include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. With over 65 years of experience managing large-scale, complex projects, Dashiell is a turnkey engineering, construction, and testing company specializing in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com. Job Title: Supervising Substation Engineer Job Location: 720 East Butterfield Road STE 200, Lombard, IL 60148 Primary Function: Engineering professionals at Dashiell are responsible for the planning, design, and execution of high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects, including substations, transmission lines, and civil/structural systems. Depending on role and experience level, duties...

The Fire Protection & Plumbing Engineer leads the design, coordination, and delivery of plumbing and fire protection systems across diverse building and infrastructure projects. They provide technical leadership, quality oversight, and project management support, ensuring systems are safe, efficient, and code-compliant. The Engineer collaborates with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentors junior staff, and contributes to business development efforts through technical expertise and client engagement. What you will do: Lead the design and development of plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty piping. Oversee fire protection system design including wet, dry, pre-action, clean agent, and specialized suppression systems. Develop medical gas designs for healthcare and laboratory facilities Perform and review advanced calculations such as hydraulic modeling, water supply analysis, and system sizing. Prepare, and review, drawings,...