Electrical Engineering Manager jobs in Chicago, IL

Globetrotters is a full-service professional organization based in Chicago that has served the public and private sectors since 1974 in the areas of design, management, and consulting. We provide architecture, engineering, construction management, permit plan reviews, facility and property management, consulting, and IT services. We are committed to planning, designing, constructing, and managing quality and sustainable infrastructure projects that play an integral role in the development and success of the communities we serve.

We are seeking a Manager of Electrical Engineering to help provide technical and project leadership to our Electrical group.

In this role you will:

• Guide, mentor and provide technical leadership to the team.
• Establish scope, work plan and work schedule and ensure this is communicated to the project staff and other department managers.
• Manage staff utilization to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Provide QA/QC review for design calculations and drawings.
• Serve as technical advisor for staff.
• Develop and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare electrical engineering reports, calculations, drawings, and studies.
• Design/develop solutions for a variety of complex technical issues.
• Act as a Senior Engineer leading the design and engineering efforts for various projects.
• Ensure conformance with standards, established design practices, and applicable codes.
• Manage projects from inception to completion.
• Cultivate client relationships.
• Help with proposal development.
• Other duties, as assigned.

We are looking for someone who has:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• Illinois P.E. License
• 15 plus years of related technical experience, including power distribution for all types of commercial, municipal, and institutional projects
• 5 plus years as a people manager
• Relationship building skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong electrical code knowledge including NEC and Chicago electrical code
• AutoCAD, Revit, and other related software knowledge

At Globetrotters, you are offered the diverse opportunities that are found at a larger firm, but are within the more collaborative and close-knit environment of a mid-size firm. Your perspective and exceptional skills will be valued here.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work in the office five days a week?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• IL Professional Engineer (PE) license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60606 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person