AEI

Electrical Project Engineer

AEI$90K — $140K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE/BSAE (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited program.
  • 10+ years of experience in power distribution and lighting systems design.
  • Professional engineering registration is preferred.
  • Proficient in engineering design software (Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks) is preferred.
  • Strong spoken and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering design processes for assigned electrical projects.
  • Develop unique engineering solutions to meet client and project needs.
  • Coordinate with the discipline team to implement engineering strategies.
  • Ensure alignment with energy-efficient building solutions.
  • Utilize design software to produce project documentation.

Benefits

  • Flexible, collaborative work environment focused on employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
  • Exposure to high-impact multidisciplinary projects.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Performance-based year-end bonuses and personalized perks.
Full Job Description
Overview

As an Electrical Project Engineer in our Champaign office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Why We Need You:

In this position, you will be responsible for engineering design process on assigned projects within a particular discipline. You will also develop innovative and unique engineering solutions to align with project, client and project partner's needs, and leads the discipline team in implementing the solutions.

Expertise of our most successful Electrical Project Engineer:
  • BSEE/BSAE (or another engineering discipline) from an ABET accredited program.
  • 10+ years of experience designing power distribution and lighting building systems in technically sophisticated facilities.
  • Professional engineering registration preferred.
  • Proficiency in computer operation for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks) preferred.


Effective skills to help you flourish:
  • Strong spoken and written communications skills.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
  • Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Effective working individually and within team environments.

When you work here, you can expect:
  • A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters-because your best work happens when you're supported.
  • Real opportunities to grow-through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
  • To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
  • A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs-whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we'll continue to invest in.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000.

If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/

If you know someone who would thrive in this role, please share this posting with them directly via email or through your LinkedIn network.

About AEI

AEI is a non-profit research organization that focuses on public policy issues related to energy, economics, and the environment. The organization was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. AEI conducts research, publishes books and articles, and hosts events and conferences to promote its ideas and influence public policy. The organization has a reputation for being conservative and libertarian in its views, and has been influential in shaping policy debates on issues such as climate change, energy regulation, and tax policy.
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