Company Overview

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

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Electrical Engineer - Facilities to join our team for the Illinois Tollway GEC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Illinois Tollway GEC and review all proposed Tollway construction, rehabilitation, and improvement packages for electrical compliance, constructability, safety, and quality.
• Review current Tollway electrical standards, specifications, and practices and prepare annual updates to relevant manuals, guidelines, and standard drawings.
• Participate in meetings with Tollway staff, designers, contractors, and stakeholders to discuss findings, recommendations, and project needs.
• Perform electrical inspections of all Illinois Tollway buildings and facilities to identify deficiencies and needed corrective actions.
• Work closely with Tollway maintenance staff, district personnel, and contractors to plan and coordinate remediation of identified defects.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive inspection reports that document electrical 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 electrical issues require engineered solutions.
• 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.

Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. Be involved in projects with our inspection team working with the Illinois Tollway. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion with you joining our team.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 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.
• Strong 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 a designated period

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person