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Electrical II

Cannon Design
Chicago, Illinois
Full Time
Posted October 15, 2025
$67k - $81k
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Job Description

This position involves designing electrical systems for building construction projects, including lighting, power distribution, and communication systems, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring compliance with electrical codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, communications, and fire alarm systems for construction projects.
  • Create and analyze construction drawings and specifications for electrical engineering systems.
  • Review and markup shop drawings and submittals, and respond to RFIs and change orders.
  • Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
  • Research and resolve design issues related to electrical systems.
  • Participate in value engineering sessions with architectural and engineering teams.
  • Apply electrical codes and standards to building power distribution and circuiting design.

Requirements

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering required.
  • Minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
  • Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs, specifically Revit, required.
  • Apply knowledge of electrical code for the application of building power distribution design and circuiting.
  • Perform basic to moderately complex construction drawings and specifications of electrical engineering systems for building construction.
  • Design lighting, power distribution, communications, and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education, higher education, and commercial clients, including fire alarm systems, under limited supervision.
  • Analyze engineering documents and layout systems in regard to components and parts.
  • Research and respond to design issues.
  • Participate in value engineering sessions with Architectural Engineering team.
  • 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.
  • Apply knowledge of electrical code for building power distribution design and circuiting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of $67,346 - $81,211 annually
Discretionary bonuses
Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
Flex-time schedules
Remote work options
401k plan
Employee perk programs

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