About this role
Electrical Engineer Location: Springfield, Illinois area Work type: Onsite / local hybrid with some flexibility Schedule: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Compensation: $85,000-$150,000+ base, depending on experience About the opportunity An established electric utility organization is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support critical infrastructure projects serving local communities. This is an opportunity to join a stable, collaborative environment where engineers can take ownership of meaningful projects, work closely with field teams and stakeholders, and build a long-term career with strong work-life balance. Why join Stable long-term environment with strong retention appeal Meaningful community impact through utility and infrastructure work Supportive, close-knit culture with flexibility and a predictable schedule Strong benefits package including retirement, health coverage, paid time off, and parental leave The role This Electrical Engineer will help manage engineering projects from planning through construction. The role combines technical engineering work with project coordination, stakeholder communication, and field collaboration. This is not a pure design-only role. The right person will be comfortable working across office and field settings, partnering with internal teams, municipalities, landowners, contractors, and field crews to keep projects moving and ensure work is completed to specification. What you'll do Manage engineering and infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle Coordinate with municipalities, landowners, easement stakeholders, and other external partners Oversee project execution through construction and implementation Partner with linemen, field teams, and internal stakeholders to support successful delivery Ensure projects meet engineering specifications, compliance requirements, and operational needs Support utility-related work involving transmission, distribution, substations, or adjacent infrastructure environments Travel locally during the day to project sites as needed; overnight travel is minimal