Electrical Project Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL
Electrical Project Engineer jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, the Near North Side, and River North, with strong demand across power infrastructure, commercial construction, and industrial automation. Employers hiring right now include Viatechnik, Sargent & Lundy, and dbHMS. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 1000 professionals across 23 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.
From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.
AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.
At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.
As an Senior Electrical Project Engineer in our Chicago office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.
Here’s why we need you:
In this role, you will build and maintain relationships with clients and project partners and be responsible for the overall design process on assigned projects within a particular discipline. In this role, you will also develop innovative and unique design solutions to align with project, client and project partner needs and leads the team in implementing solutions.
Expertise of our most successful Senior Electrical Project Engineer:
- BSEE/BSAE (or another engineering discipline) from an ABET accredited program.
- 15+ years of experience designing power distribution and lighting building systems in technically sophisticated facilities.
- Professional engineering registration required.
- Proficiency in computer operation for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks) preferred.
- Strong spoken and written communications skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
- Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
- Effective working individually and within team environments.
- A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
- Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
- To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
- A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.
Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/
If you know someone who would thrive in this role, please share this posting with them directly via email or through your LinkedIn network.
AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
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Electrical Project Engineer Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a electrical project engineer job in Chicago?
Focus on sectors driving Chicago's electrical engineering demand: large-scale commercial construction in the Loop, utility and grid modernization projects tied to the city's aging infrastructure, and industrial automation along the manufacturing corridor on the city's southwest side. Candidates who pair project management credentials with hands-on Chicago-area site experience stand out. Connecting with local general contractors, utilities, and engineering firms in the Greater Chicago area gives you a concrete edge over remote applicants.
Which companies hire electrical project engineers in Chicago?
Chicago electrical project engineer roles are posted by Viatechnik, Sargent & Lundy, and dbHMS and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The Chicago market draws from a broad mix of engineering and construction firms, major utilities, industrial manufacturers, and building systems integrators with offices downtown and in the suburbs.
Are there remote electrical project engineer jobs in Chicago?
Yes, but remote work is limited for this role since most electrical project engineering work requires site visits, contractor coordination, and hands-on oversight. About 100% of electrical project engineer openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with flexibility concentrated in design, estimating, and project controls phases rather than active construction or commissioning work.
How can I get a electrical project engineer job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through electrical contractor firms and engineering-procurement-construction companies that regularly bring on junior project engineers for infrastructure and commercial build-out work. Roles like project engineer assistant, design engineer, or field engineer with Chicago-based firms give you site exposure early. Internships with the city's larger utilities or facilities management groups are another strong on-ramp, and a Professional Engineer license in progress signals commitment to Chicago-area employers.
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