Lead Electrical Engineer

What we offer

GSG Consultants, Inc. provides an on‑site role in Downers Grove, Illinois with a competitive salary range of USD 115,000 to 120,000 per year. You will serve as the Electrical Engineer lead for facilities on the Illinois Tollway GEC, guiding electrical design, standards, and inspection efforts within a collaborative, safety‑driven environment. As a Hispanic‑owned firm established in 1992, we focus on protecting human health and the environment through innovative infrastructure solutions, and we support professional growth through meaningful projects that influence long‑term asset management and capital planning.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert for the Illinois Tollway GEC, reviewing proposed construction, rehabilitation, and improvement packages for electrical compliance, constructability, safety, and quality.
• Evaluate Tollway electrical standards, specifications, and practices, and prepare annual updates to manuals, guidelines, and standard drawings.
• Participate in meetings with Tollway staff, designers, contractors, and stakeholders to discuss findings and project needs.
• Perform electrical inspections of Illinois Tollway buildings and facilities to identify deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Coordinate remediation efforts with Tollway maintenance staff, district personnel, and contractors to address identified defects.
• Prepare clear inspection reports documenting system conditions, deficiencies, and recommended corrective measures.
• Develop programmatic cost estimates for facility upgrades, system replacements, and maintenance activities.
• Support maintenance operations by developing plans, technical details, or sketches when engineered solutions are required.
• Maintain organized records, inspection logs, and documentation to support asset management and long‑term capital planning.
• Provide technical input to risk assessments, asset evaluations, and budget planning for the facility program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical engineering for facilities, buildings, or transportation infrastructure.
• Experience preparing technical reports, inspection summaries, and cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA codes, electrical safety requirements, and general industry standards.
• Ability to review and comment on design plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for reporting to Tollway leadership and project stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or the ability to obtain it within the designated period.

About GSG Consultants, Inc.

GSG Consultants, Inc. is a leading Hispanic‑owned environmental services and infrastructure engineering firm. Since 1992, we have been dedicated to helping clients manage risk while protecting human health and the environment through innovative solutions.