Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Illinois
Electrical Design Engineer jobs in Illinois are consistently active, concentrated in industrial manufacturing, power systems, and building automation sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level to senior principal engineer. Chicago, Rockford, and the collar counties of the greater metro area anchor most of the hiring, with major employers like Motorola Solutions, Caterpillar, and Siemens holding lasting footprints across the state. The most in-demand specialties include power distribution design, PLC and control system engineering, and low-voltage systems for commercial construction. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
- Caring
- Excellence
- Impact
- Innovation
- Inclusion
- Safety
We are seeking a new Electrical Design Engineer to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you 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 or Downers Grove, IL offices and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with Project Manager to break down project into tasks to be completed
- Use Client objectives and engineering standards to design and implement projects
- Be able to work on multiple projects at once and communicate with different practices throughout the project cycle (from bidding to construction)
- Be able to learn new systems and programs requested by the client, AutoCAD specifically and other client specific programs
- Constant communication with project managers to ensure timely execution of project, and early detection of potential engineering difficulties
- This teammate will work in the development of overhead and underground physical construction design packages for various projects related to the electric utility industry in the Greater Chicago area
- Produce design plans for overhead (OH), underground (UG), or underground residential development (URD) designs
- Develop work packages using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs and work management systems
- Performing engineering calculations that may include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, transformer sizing, voltage drop and flicker and coordination of protective devices
- Assignments may also include preparing tree trimming requests, facilitating permits, development of bill of materials and estimating costs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in electrical or power from an ABET accredited institution
- Zero to three years of experience with electrical design projects
- EIT certification
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Have a team player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms
- Have good to great organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree(s)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Proficient in TED/CEGIS
- MicroStation experience
- ComEd or other similar power provider project experience
- Experience in the energy and utilities fields, specifically electrical distribution aerial and underground design and or transmission design
- We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
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: $83,824-91,520, 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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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
- Caring
- Excellence
- Impact
- Innovation
- Inclusion
- Safety
We are seeking a new Electrical Design Engineer to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you 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 or Downers Grove, IL offices and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with Project Manager to break down project into tasks to be completed
- Use Client objectives and engineering standards to design and implement projects
- Be able to work on multiple projects at once and communicate with different practices throughout the project cycle (from bidding to construction)
- Be able to learn new systems and programs requested by the client, AutoCAD specifically and other client specific programs
- Constant communication with project managers to ensure timely execution of project, and early detection of potential engineering difficulties
- This teammate will work in the development of overhead and underground physical construction design packages for various projects related to the electric utility industry in the Greater Chicago area
- Produce design plans for overhead (OH), underground (UG), or underground residential development (URD) designs
- Develop work packages using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs and work management systems
- Performing engineering calculations that may include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, transformer sizing, voltage drop and flicker and coordination of protective devices
- Assignments may also include preparing tree trimming requests, facilitating permits, development of bill of materials and estimating costs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in electrical or power from an ABET accredited institution
- Zero to three years of experience with electrical design projects
- EIT certification
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Have a team player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms
- Have good to great organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree(s)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Proficient in TED/CEGIS
- MicroStation experience
- ComEd or other similar power provider project experience
- Experience in the energy and utilities fields, specifically electrical distribution aerial and underground design and or transmission design
- We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
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: $83,824-91,520, 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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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical design engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Illinois preferred for senior roles
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP, or comparable CAD drafting software required
- Experience with NEC code compliance and Illinois-applicable electrical codes and standards
- Demonstrated background in power distribution, control systems, or low-voltage system design
- Familiarity with UL standards, single-line diagram development, and load calculation methods
Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical design engineer in Illinois?
The standard path in Illinois is a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, followed by gaining qualifying experience under a licensed Professional Engineer and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn a PE license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Many roles in manufacturing and building systems don't require PE licensure immediately, but it strengthens candidacy for project-lead and senior design positions throughout the state.
How much do electrical design engineers make in Illinois?
Electrical design engineers in Illinois earn a median of about $107,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,470 for the lowest 10% to over $164,290 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical design engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring electrical design engineers in Illinois right now include ADM, AMPS, and TYLin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of industrial manufacturers, engineering and architecture firms, and utilities creates consistent demand across the Chicago metro and secondary markets like Rockford and Peoria.
Which Illinois cities have the most electrical design engineer jobs?
Chicago, Urbana, and Decatur have the most electrical design engineer openings in Illinois. Chicago and its collar counties dominate because of the concentration of large manufacturers, MEP engineering firms, and commercial construction activity, while Rockford's industrial base and Peoria's heavy equipment and automation sectors sustain meaningful hiring outside the primary metro.
Are there remote electrical design engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because electrical design work regularly requires site visits, equipment coordination, and hands-on drawing reviews. About 67% of electrical design engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The portions of the role most compatible with remote work include drafting, load calculations, and specification writing rather than commissioning or field verification tasks.
How can I get hired as a electrical design engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an electrical engineering internship or co-op during your degree program, as large Illinois employers like Motorola Solutions, Commonwealth Edison, and regional MEP firms regularly bring on new graduates through structured engineering development programs. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles such as electrical technician or CAD drafter can make a strong case by building a portfolio of design samples. Sitting for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early signals commitment and gives a measurable edge over candidates without it.
Where can I find and apply to electrical design engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to electrical design engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and target location, then apply directly to each one.
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