Electrical Engineer - Distribution

HotRun • Chicago, IL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a visionary Senior Electrical Engineer to spearhead the electrical design and distribution strategy for our upcoming world-class bio- medical facility located south west of Chicago. This role is not just about keeping the lights on; it’s about engineering the life-sustaining backbone of a premier healthcare institution. You will be the primary technical authority responsible for the end-to-end electrical lifecycle—from high-voltage utility integration to the millisecond precision of isolated power systems in surgical suites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (Required).
• 10+ years in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years focused on large-scale healthcare or mission-critical facilities.
• Mastery of ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower for short circuit and arc flash studies.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit/BIM.
• Deep knowledge of medium-to-low voltage distribution and healthcare-specific grounding systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the comprehensive design of all electrical systems, ensuring they meet the stringent reliability and safety requirements of a Tier 1 medical facility.
• Design and manage complex distribution networks, including substations, switchgear, and transformers, ensuring 100% uptime for critical care environments.
• Implement robust backup solutions, including N+1 or 2N redundancy, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), and emergency generator synchronization.
• Direct the design of specialized healthcare electrical needs, such as isolated power systems (IPS) for operating rooms, MRI/Imaging shielding, and lightning protection.
• Ensure all designs strictly adhere to healthcare-specific codes (e.g., NFPA 99, NEC Article 517, and local building mandates).
• Act as the technical bridge between architects, clinical staff, utility providers, and construction contractors to ensure design intent is realized in the build.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees