Electrical Engineer
The Misch Group•Chicago, IL
•$85,000 - $150,000•Hybrid
About The Position
An established electric utility organization is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support critical infrastructure projects serving local communities. This is an opportunity to join a stable, collaborative environment where engineers can take ownership of meaningful projects, work closely with field teams and stakeholders, and build a long-term career with strong work-life balance.
Requirements
- Electrical engineering background
- Project management or project delivery experience
- Strong communication skills, especially with non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively with field teams, internal partners, and external stakeholders
- Based in or able to commute to the Springfield / Jacksonville, Illinois area
Nice To Haves
- Utility experience
- Transmission and distribution experience
- Substation or broader infrastructure project exposure
- Construction oversight experience
- Experience coordinating with easements, municipalities, or landowners
Responsibilities
- Manage engineering and infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle
- Coordinate with municipalities, landowners, easement stakeholders, and other external partners
- Oversee project execution through construction and implementation
- Partner with linemen, field teams, and internal stakeholders to support successful delivery
- Ensure projects meet engineering specifications, compliance requirements, and operational needs
- Support utility-related work involving transmission, distribution, substations, or adjacent infrastructure environments
- Travel locally during the day to project sites as needed; overnight travel is minimal
Benefits
- Base salary of $85,000-$150,000+
- Flexibility for highly qualified senior candidates
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Company-paid pension
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- PPO and HDHP plan options
- 100% preventive care coverage
- Telehealth access
- HSA / HRA-related plan support
- Company-paid life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits including life insurance and disability options
- Vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays
- Parental leave for either parent
- Limited remote flexibility based on performance and circumstances
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
