Senior Electrical Engineer​/Senior Electrical Designer - IL, Aurora

Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Designer

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About the Organization Kluber Architects + Engineers is an integrated design firm offering in-house architecture and engineering services. We approach each project as a cross-functional team consisting of professionals with different expertise working toward a common goal. Our professionals are committed to serving as leaders in their individual fields and consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of our clients with innovative, sustainable and award-winning spaces.

We believe the success of each project is the result of effective collaboration between architects, engineers, contractors, owners and the community. Serving as an advocate through the entire life of a building, we consistently achieve trust and build lasting relationships with each of our clients. With offices in Aurora and Bloomington, Kluber Architects + Engineers serves clients throughout northern Illinois.

For more than 35 years, Kluber has been serving a broad range of clients with an emphasis in the public, education, health services and private sectors. Our projects have included judicial centers, high schools, wellness centers, police and fire stations, corporate offices, village and city halls, senior living communities, banks, and community college facilities.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer, you will lead the design and development of complex electrical systems for building projects, taking ownership of electrical system design, analysis, and coordination. You will manage the electrical engineering team, collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and consultants, and ensure the successful delivery of projects from conceptual design through construction completion. You will be responsible for overseeing the technical accuracy, budget, schedule, and overall quality of the electrical aspects of the project.

• Lead and manage the design and execution of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, low voltage, and controls systems, ensuring seamless integration with overall building design.
• Oversee the preparation and review of detailed electrical drawings, calculations, and specifications, ensuring compliance with building codes, energy standards, and client requirements.
• Manage electrical design for large, complex projects, ensuring systems are efficient, cost-effective, and meet sustainability and performance goals.
• Perform advanced electrical load calculations, arc flash analysis, coordination studies, voltage drop and short-circuit analysis, lighting design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national electrical code (NFPA 70) and references standards.
• Proficient at writing technical specifications.
• Direct the development of design concepts, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and system evaluations.
• Lead the coordination of electrical systems with other building systems (mechanical, plumbing, structural) to resolve design conflicts and ensure integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior electrical engineers and designers, including guidance on complex design issues and solutions.
• Collaborate with senior project managers to ensure electrical design projects stay on schedule and within budget, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Interface with clients and consultants to present electrical design proposals, respond to inquiries, and manage client expectations.
• Lead project meetings, including design coordination, technical reviews, and status updates, with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, innovations in electrical systems, sustainable design practices, and regulatory changes.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability initiatives such as LEED, WELL, or other green building certifications and energy efficiency requirements.
• Oversee the commissioning process for electrical systems, ensuring installation and operation meet design intent, including troubleshooting as needed.
• Provide support during the construction phase, reviewing contractor submittals, responding to RFIs (Requests for Information), and addressing field issues.
• Manage and develop project budgets,…