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Electrical IB

Cannon Design
Chicago, Illinois
Full Time
Posted December 11, 2025
$66k - $75k
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Job Description

This position involves supporting electrical engineering projects through preparing construction drawings, designing systems such as lighting and power distribution, and conducting site visits under the supervision of a licensed engineer, primarily for educational, healthcare, and commercial buildings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare basic construction drawings and specifications of electrical systems for building projects.
  • Design electrical systems such as lighting, power distribution, communications, and fire alarm systems for various clients.
  • Analyze engineering documents and layout systems regarding components and parts.
  • Research and respond to design issues and apply electrical codes to building systems.
  • Review and markup shop drawings and submittals.
  • Assist in gathering information for RFIs and review change orders during construction document preparation.
  • Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.

Requirements

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering required.
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of related work experience required.
  • Must have strong communication, teamwork, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
  • Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Navisworks or similar applications preferred.
  • Under supervision, prepare basic construction drawings and specifications of electrical engineering systems for building construction.
  • Under supervision, design lighting, power distribution, communications and or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education higher education and commercial clients, including fire alarm systems.
  • Analyze engineering documents and layout systems in regard to components and parts.
  • Research and respond to design issues.
  • Apply knowledge of electrical code for the application of building power distribution design and circuiting.
  • Assist in the review and markup of shop drawings and submittals.
  • Assist in gathering information to respond to RFIs and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
  • Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, including physical walk-through of site.
  • Must be able to perform physical walk-through of site during visits.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of $65,678 to $74,799 annually
Discretionary bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
Flex-time summer hours
Remote work options
401k plan
Employee perk programs

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