Electrical Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Company Overview

Epstein is an established and well respected 100+ year old Architecture, Engineering and Construction firm. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh and Warsaw, Poland. Our newly renovated Raleigh Office is located in the heart of activity in the Research Triangle. 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.

Position Overview

The Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, control, and integration of engineering activities and the development of project deliverables to insure 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 Project Engineer utilizes his or her creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment to anticipate and solve engineering problems, determine program objectives and requirements, and develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities. The Project Engineer works closely with engineers and/or designers and delegates design responsibility and drawing production to them. The Project Engineer communicates with other disciplines to achieve a coordinated design. We are looking for the right person to mentor our well-qualified staff, interact with clients, and work with the rest of the team at Epstein.

General Responsibilities

• Gains a full understanding of the project objective, scope, deliverables, budget implications, and other factors that impact design activities.
• Establishes design criteria for specific projects.
• Takes responsible lead in the design and detailing of engineering systems.
• Manages the development of construction/equipment installation documents and project deliverables.
• Performs analysis and design calculations or designates design and drawing activities to other project members.
• Reviews and evaluates computer program and manual calculations for technical accuracy and compliance with established design criteria.
• Coordinates with the project team and all design disciplines during the course of the project.
• Performs field surveys and prepares associated reports.
• Assists in preparing estimates of probable costs (i.e., for construction, equipment installation, etc.) at various stages of design.
• Participates in preparation of project specifications.
• Performs periodic design reviews; ensures designs follow specifications, codes and regulations, and contract requirements. Ensures technical and quality standards are maintained.
• Reviews shop drawings for compliance with contract requirements and documents.

Requirements

1. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with emphasis in Electrical Engineering
2. Registered Professional Engineer required
3. 5-7 years of successful project experience within a consulting engineering firm
4. Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Outlook and discipline specific software packages
5. Expertise in engineering systems and related design principles
6. Awareness of other disciplines and the interrelationship of the various elements of design
7. Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and general building codes is a must
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
9. LEED Accreditation preferred

Benefits

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and accident insurance, flexible benefit plans, transportation benefits, employee assistance plan and parental leave. We help secure our employees’ future retirement through our 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To support a healthy work-life balance, we provide half-day Fridays, flexible working hours, a hybrid work schedule, paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, we encourage career growth by offering professional license reimbursement, industry association reimbursement, an internal training program, leadership development program and educational assistance.

Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including relevant education, experience and training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance. The salary range for this position is $100,000-$130,000 annually.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to join a strong, successful and highly respected team. Our environment thrives on quality driven, multi-task oriented employees with excellent organizational, communication and problem solving skills.

Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of a person’s qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA