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Electrical Project Engineer - Healthcare

Farnsworth Group
$99,000 - $149,000
vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Lisle
1011 Warrenville Road (Show on map)
Apr 14, 2026
Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer - Healthcare in one of the posting locations below. The Electrical Project Engineer - Healthcare delivers projectlevel electrical and lowvoltage designs for hospitals, ambulatory care, behavioral health, and other complex institutional facilities across the Midwest. The role emphasizes power, lighting, lifesafety, and lowvoltage design, coordination with other disciplines, and support of project managers and engineering managers. Posting Locations for this role: Lisle, Normal, Peoria, or Springfield, IL; or St. Louis, MO What You'll Do Serve as project electrical engineer on healthcare and institutional projects, handling daily design and coordination under the direction of an electrical manager or senior PM. Design normal and emergency power distribution systems (onelines, panel schedules, feeders, branch circuits, equipment connections), including essential electrical systems for healthcare facilities (generators, ATS, critical branch distribution). Design lighting and lighting control systems, including layouts and photometric calculations, meeting code, energy, and user requirements. Design lifesafety and lowvoltage systems such as fire alarm, nurse call, structured cabling, and grounding/bonding in coordination with technology and security resources. Support power system studies (shortcircuit, coordination, arcflash, voltage drop) using appropriate tools under senior guidance. Produce coordinated drawings, specifications, and reports in Revit/BIM in collaboration with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and technology disciplines. Conduct field investigations and site observations to verify existing conditions and conformance. Apply NEC, NFPA 70, 72, 99, 101, 110, FGI Guidelines, and state/local regulations for healthcare facilities in Illinois, Missouri, and nearby states. Provide technical guidance and QA redlines to designers/junior engineers; support PMs with scope, levelofeffort, and schedule input; participate in client and internal coordination meetings. What You'll Need Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; EIT required, PE or ability to obtain preferred. Typically, 6-10+ years of building electrical design experience, including healthcare or other missioncritical/institutional projects in an AEC/MEP consulting environment. Proven experience as a projectlevel electrical engineer responsible for design production and multidisciplinary coordination. Strong working knowledge of NEC and relevant NFPA/FGI healthcare standards. Proficiency with Revit/BIM for electrical systems; experience with SKM, ETAP, or similar tools preferred. Experience designing normal and emergency power, lighting, lifesafety, and lowvoltage systems for healthcare or similarly regulated facilities. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Who We Are Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward. A Great Place to Work Certified For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work certification-thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work. Featured benefits and perks include: 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5% Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Short & Long-Term Disability Maternity and Paternity Leave Professional Development and Training Mentoring Program Paid Time Off Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements Pet Insurance Plan Hybrid Work Program Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success. Salary Range: $99,000 - $149,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity) Statement on Diversity and Inclusion Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us...and let's make a difference, together. Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer. For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the "Apply for this Position" tab below. #LI-Onsite