Top 138 Data center engineer Jobs in Chicago, Il

Lead Electrical Engineer, PE
Tiello —Chicago, IL
- $165,000 - $185,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- Office
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Mechanical Senior Project Engineer - Mission Critical Facilities
Stantec —Chicago, IL
- $117,800 - $189,600 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- Quality control
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Robotics/Mechatronics Engineer
Actalent —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Up to 50% travel
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Senior Network Engineer
Brooksource —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- $60 - $68 an hour
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Infrastructure Deployment Engineer
Calance US —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer IV
Equinix —Chicago, IL
- $67,400 - $101,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Migration Lead & Sr. Azure Devops Engineer
DevAltus —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- DevOps
- System design
- 3 years
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Systems Software Engineer
DRW —Chicago, IL
- $145,000 - $185,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Data Center Engineer
Epsilon —Chicago, IL
- $63,600 - $118,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
IT Sr. Systems Engineer
Benesch Law —Chicago, IL
- $113,000 - $140,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Azure
- Customer service
- Work from home
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Data Center Operations Systems Engineer II (Chicago)
Lambda —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $89,000 - $119,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
DevOps Engineer
Supernova Technology —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / ENGINEER
TekBoox —Wood Dale, IL
- On call
- System design
- 3 years
- SQL
Data Center Operations and Design Engineer
Comcast Corporation —Northlake, IL
- $68,460.25 - $102,690.38 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Cloud and Automation Engineer
Mesirow Financial Administrative Corp —Chicago, IL
- $145,000 - $175,000 a year
- On call
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- 5 years
- Office
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Sales Engineer
Sunbird Software Inc. —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Remote
- Engineering
- Travel
- Organizational skills
Trade Floor Support Engineer
Millennium Management —Chicago, IL
- $175,000 - $250,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer Science
- Office
Mechanical Piping Engineer - Data Center
Olsson —Chicago, IL
- $95,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Military encouraged
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
HPC Infrastructure Engineer - Travel role
PGTEK —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Supervisor, Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer
Equinix —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $88,000 - $132,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off

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Lead Electrical Engineer, PE

Tiello -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

$165,000 - $185,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Project team coordination
CAD software
Microsoft Excel
Team leadership
Managing electrical projects
Revit
Design engineering
Microsoft Teams
Leading team collaboration initiatives
NFPA 70 compliance
Productivity software
Commercial building projects
Building information modeling (BIM) tools
Legal compliance

Full Job Description

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer, PE

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Compensation: $165k - $185k (Competitive base salary + performance bonus)

Benefits: Excellent 401k matching, performance bonus, and comprehensive health benefits

Tiello is currently partnered with a century-old, top-ranked electrical construction company serving Chicago-area, one of the largest markets in the Midwest. With landmark projects spanning high-rises, health care facilities, data centers, financial centers, and educational institutions, they deliver electrical construction solutions across nearly every commercial and institutional sector.

Their team is expanding and seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer, PE to support complex electrical design projects for mission critical, commercial, and institutional facilities, based out of their Oak Brook office with limited travel to Chicago land project sites as required.

Role Summary

The Lead Electrical Engineer, PE is accountable for the successful execution and coordination of complex electrical design projects supporting mission critical, commercial, and institutional facilities. This role spans all project phases, from concept and design development through construction support, while leading, mentoring, and developing a team of engineers. The Lead Electrical Engineer collaborates closely with project managers, designers, clients, contractors, and other internal departments to ensure designs are accurate, code-compliant, constructible, and aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget.

Project Type

Mission critical / data center facilities Commercial high-rises Institutional and educational facilities Health care facilities Financial centers Hotels and hospitality Recreational and shopping centers

Job Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for electrical system design, ensuring quality, accuracy, constructability, and code compliance across all project phases
Develop and review electrical designs including low- and medium-voltage power distribution, generator and UPS systems, lighting and lighting control systems, fire alarm and life safety systems, and grounding and bonding systems
Perform and oversee electrical engineering analyses, including short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies, load calculations, and cable ampacity and fault current analysis
Produce and review design deliverables such as one-line diagrams, specifications, equipment schedules, floor plans, and BIM/Revit models
Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of electrical engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
Delegate tasks, establish priorities, and monitor progress to ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards
Support resource planning and workload forecasting across active projects
Conduct internal QA/QC reviews and enforce engineering standards and best practices
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, internal project teams, and external partners
Attend and lead design meetings, clearly communicating technical concepts and design intent
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems into overall project delivery
Support proposal development, scope definition, and technical input during preconstruction and pursuit phases
Conduct site surveys to assess existing conditions and verify installation progress (5-10% local travel)
Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and support construction administration activities
Provide field and engineering support during commissioning, testing, and startup phases
Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and code updates
Contribute to the development of standard design tools, templates, and calculation methods

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, with a focus on building electrical systems
Minimum 7-10+ years of electrical engineering design experience for commercial, institutional, or mission-critical facilities; data center experience strongly preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain within 12 months
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and coordinating multi-discipline projects
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
Proficiency in SKM, ETAP, or similar electrical modeling software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
Strong working knowledge of NEC, Chicago Electrical Code, NFPA, IBC, IECC, and related standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Demonstrated leadership, influence, and collaborative mindset
Ability to travel to project and construction sites as required

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Legal & EEO + Right to Work

Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

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