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Electrical Project Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Peoria, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 99000 - 149000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
23 September 2026 (16 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
FarnsworthGroupis seeking an Electrical Project Engineer in one of the posting locations this role you will serve as a senior technical lead for the planning design and execution of electrical building systems projects. This role blends advanced design capability with project leadership client coordination and mentorship responsibility and is expected to drive high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent assignments
Posting Locations:Lisle Normal Peoria Champaign or Springfield IL; or St. Louis MO
What Youll Do:
- Lead electrical system design for building projects including service distribution normal and emergency power lighting lighting controls and related support systems.
- Take ownership of discipline-specific deliverables from schematic design through bidding and construction ensuring technical quality code compliance and coordination.
- Prepare review and approve engineering calculations equipment selections drawing packages and specifications.
- Manage discipline budgets schedules staffing needs and project priorities in coordination with project managers and other practice leaders.
- Interface directly with clients architects contractors and internal teams to resolve technical issues clarify scope and maintain project momentum.
- Lead construction administration tasks including submittal review RFI responses site observations and issue resolution during installation.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers provide technical review and support the development of department standards and best practices.
- Assist with proposals project setup fee planning and technical input for business development efforts.
What Youll Need:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Architectural Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Typically 8-12 years of experience in electrical design for building systems projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Strong experience delivering electrical designs for commercial healthcare institutional laboratory or other complex facility types.
- Advanced knowledge of applicable codes constructability considerations and multidisciplinary coordination requirements.
- High proficiency in Revit AutoCAD and preparation of detailed construction documents and specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects mentor staff and manage multiple priorities without sacrificing technical quality.
Nice To Haves:(optional; not all jobs will have this separate list)
- Experience with commissioning support system startup coordination or post-occupancy issue resolution.
- Background in fast-track design-build or highly phased renovation projects.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam lighting analysis software or other discipline-supporting technical tools.
Who We Are
Join Farnsworth Group a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years weve been certified as a Great Place to Work and our engineers architects surveyors and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the worlds largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion creativity and commitment to excellence. Here youll find a supportive culture that champions your growth embraces challenges values work-life balance and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For ten consecutive years Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work certificationthanks to our employees! Each year our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization measuring perceptions of credibility respect pride fairness and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nations leading companies and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Featured benefits and perks include:
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program
Farnsworth Groupappreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Companys culture and success.
Salary Range: $99000 $149000
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit hire develop retain and promote a diverse group of people. Join usand lets make a difference together.
Farnsworth Group Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
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About Company
Farnsworth Group is a national engineering and architecture firm with 500 professionals who are passionate about solutions that move our clients forward.
