Lead Electrical Engineering Technician (Chicago)

The Planet Group
Chicago, US
On-site

Job Description

Lead Electrical Engineering Technician

Multiple Locations Available - Overland Park, KS , Ann Arbor, MI, Chicago, IL

Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Drafting or an engineering design–related technology (required) Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering design–related technology (preferred) Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience Proven experience with 3D modeling of electrical equipment and systems Hands?on experience in duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, and electrical layout Strong proficiency with Bentley MicroStation and Bentley design tools Experience supporting Advanced Power Generation (APG) or similar complex infrastructure projects Ability to function as a lead technician or technical design specialist Experience coordinating and reviewing multidisciplinary design deliverables Working knowledge of project schedules, budgets, and quality assurance procedures AGI32 lighting design experience preferred, but not required Ability to work onsite at one approved location (location must be specified)

Responsibilities:

Function as a lead technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisory resource Perform technical tasks under minimal supervision, applying advanced electrical engineering principles and practices Apply advanced technical expertise to solve complex electrical design challenges and support innovative engineering solutions Create, modify, and maintain 2D and 3D electrical design deliverables Develop and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables Utilize Bentley MicroStation and other Bentley tools, following standardized procedures Establish, communicate, and enforce design and graphic standards Lead and support conceptual and detailed design activities Review project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable content Review design inputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance Coordinate design efforts and ensure deliverables are properly integrated across disciplines Ensure deliverables are prepared and issued in accordance with quality assurance and project?specific procedures Promote quality, efficiency, and consistency across projects, groups, and sections Monitor production to ensure technical quality, budget compliance, and schedule adherence Apply sound engineering fundamentals and established design practices Exercise judgment, make work?related decisions, and guide other technical professionals Coordinate, oversee, and guide engineering technicians and support staff, as applicable Maintain drawing control methods and historical project records Communicate project design requirements, progress, and schedules to stakeholders Support field activities, as required Champion the development and improvement of project tools and software applications

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

3d modelingDuct bank designCable tray designGroundingElectrical layoutBentley microstationBentley design toolsAgi32 lighting designCoordinationReviewingCommunicationSupervisionElectrical engineeringInfrastructure projects

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

4/18/2026

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