Electrical Construction Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Electrical Construction Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Electrical Construction Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $83,752 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $78,351 and $89,739. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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LRS Federal - Decatur , GA

As part of our efforts to provide exceptional service, LRS Federal is looking to bring on board an Electrical Construction Engineer to assist our government client, the Department of Veterans Affairs ...

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Electrical Construction PM - Estimator

Trutec Engineering Inc. - Brea , CA

Trutec Engineering Inc. is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a full-time Electrical Construction PM - Estimator in Brea, CA. We offer a competitive salary , including a ...

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Project Engineer - Transportation

Electrical Construction Company - South El Monte , CA

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: • 3-5 years or more of progressively, responsible related training/experience in the commercial electrical construction industry preferred. • Experience working ...

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Construction Electrical Engineer

Revolution Technologies - San Jose , CA

Our client is seeking an entry level Electrical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting managers with electrical construction projects from conception to ...

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Electrical Construction Estimator

Unity Electric - Seattle , WA

Electrical Construction Estimator FLSA Status: Full time - Exempt Reports to: President Pay ... DOE Unity Electric is an electrical contracting and engineering firm specializing in the design and ...

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Project Manager / Estimator - Electrical Construction

Metric Geo - Cleveland , OH

... engineering principles. * Extensive experience within Industrial and Commercial construction ... Experience estimating on Electrical projects valued over $20m. Benefits: * Compensation ...

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What does an Electrical Construction Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of an Electrical Construction Engineer

Reviewing contractor requests for payment for accuracy and acceptability and then submitting a written recommendation to the SRE for final approval authority on the payment.

September 25, 2022

Attending pre-bid conferences to explain project objectives, drawings, and specifications to contractors and subcontractors.

November 10, 2022

Prepare design sketches, Construction Documents and specifications in compliance with project program, building design and budget.

November 12, 2022

Participate as part of the Construction Management team that includes Mechanical and Structural Field Engineers, Office Engineer, and Project Controls personnel, all under the overall supervision of the SYSTRA on-site Project Manager.

November 30, 2022

Requests, reviews and tracks submittals from vendors, discerning whether or not the equipment submitted on will be a viable product by comparing submittal to drawing and specifications and making decision.

December 29, 2022

Maintains an inventory of materials, supplies and equipment and monitors the quantity of materials used in the contract administration and conduct of the project.

January 03, 2023

Updates field on correspondence drawings.

January 24, 2023

Design and technical competence in developing complete construction documents, including drawings and specifications, for new and renovation projects.

March 10, 2023

Assists in the documentation and the administration of construction contract changes (drafting proposal requests, preparing cost estimates, reviewing cost proposals, assisting VA in negotiations, and preparing change order packages for the Contracting Officer and SRE).

March 29, 2023

Tracks material relative to the job.

March 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Electrical Construction Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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78351

89739

83752

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

79527

92112

85582

What is the average salary for Electrical Construction Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Electrical Construction Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Electrical Construction Engineer ranges from $78,351 to $89,739 with the average base salary of $83,752. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,527 to $92,112 with the average total cash compensation of $85,582.

View Average Salary for Electrical Construction Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$83,752	$78,351 - $89,739
Bonus	$1,830	$1,176 - $2,373
Total Pay	$85,582	$79,527 - $92,112

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Electrical Construction Engineer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,792 - $90,243	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,792 - $90,243	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,702 - $90,141	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,762 - $90,209	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,762 - $90,209	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,999 - $88,189	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

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