Electrical Engineer

Engineer Systems That Power Municipal Infrastructure Trotter and Associates, Inc. is expanding its Electrical Engineering Team and is seeking experienced Electrical Engineers to help design, modernize, and improve critical municipal infrastructure throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Whether you're an experienced Professional Engineer ready to lead complex electrical projects or an Electrical Engineer with several years of design experience looking to accelerate your career, you'll join a collaborative team delivering infrastructure that communities depend on every day. This is an opportunity to work on some of the region's most complex water, wastewater, utility, and public infrastructure projects—developing electrical distribution systems, controls, instrumentation, and SCADA solutions from concept through construction. As our municipal client base continues to grow, we're investing in the future of our electrical team with engineers who enjoy solving technical challenges, working directly with clients, and seeing their designs built. Why These Roles Stand Out Most electrical engineering positions focus on producing design documents. These roles offer the opportunity to see your work through every phase of a project—from planning and design to construction, startup, and commissioning. At Trotter, you'll have the opportunity to: Design electrical systems that power essential public infrastructure. Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, and architectural engineers on multidisciplinary projects. Perform electrical studies, system analysis, and equipment selection. Develop SCADA, controls, instrumentation, and communications systems. Work directly with municipal clients, contractors, and project stakeholders. Participate in field investigations, equipment startup, testing, and commissioning. Continue growing your technical expertise while building long-term client relationships. These roles combine technical engineering, project collaboration, field experience, and client engagement into one rewarding career. The Projects Your expertise will support a diverse portfolio of municipal and public infrastructure projects, including: Water treatment facilities Wastewater treatment facilities Lift stations and pump stations Electrical distribution systemsSCADA and PLC systems Instrumentation and controls Utility infrastructure Public works facilities Facility upgrades and rehabilitation projects New municipal infrastructure The Roles You'll work alongside Project Managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, coordinate, and deliver electrical systems that become integral components of critical municipal infrastructure. Key areas of responsibility include: Designing low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems. Preparing electrical plans, single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and specifications. Developing SCADA, PLC, instrumentation, and controls systems. Performing short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and related electrical studies. Coordinating electrical design with structural, civil, mechanical, and architectural disciplines. Supporting construction observation, testing, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning. Preparing technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and client presentations. Managing project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables. Building trusted relationships with municipal clients and project partners. You Are The Right Candidate If…In addition to electrical engineering experience, serving municipal clients and navigating public-sector projects is highly valued. The ideal candidate understands not only electrical design, but also the importance of building trusted, long-term relationships with public agencies and community leaders. You are the right candidate if you bring: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program.2 - 20+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, with positions available within the firm across multiple experience levels. Experience designing low- and medium-voltage industrial electrical systems. Knowledge of short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies. Experience preparing electrical schematics, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and construction documents. Proficiency with AutoCAD and engineering design software. Experience supporting construction, equipment startup, and commissioning. Illinois or Wisconsin Professional Engineer license (or ability to obtain).Strong communication, technical writing, and project coordination skills. A collaborative approach and commitment to engineering excellence. Choose Your Home Base This M-F, In-Office position may be based in: Oak Brook, Illinois St. Charles, Illinois Lake Geneva, Wisconsin The role includes collaboration with project teams across the organization and periodic site visits throughout the region. Tools and Technology You'll work with industry-leading engineering and project delivery platforms, including: AutoCAD, Micro Station Bluebeam Electrical study software Microsoft Office