Electrical Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer
Detroit Metro Area | Remote Flexibility Available
A well-established multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its growing team. This position offers the opportunity to lead the design of complex building systems projects while working across a diverse portfolio that includes healthcare, life sciences, higher education, commercial, municipal, and institutional facilities.
If you're looking for a role that combines technical leadership, project ownership, client interaction, and mentorship opportunities, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
What You'll Do
- Lead electrical system design for new construction and renovation projects
- Design and coordinate:
- Power distribution systems
- Lighting systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Develop construction documents and technical specifications
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and architectural teams
- Manage project deliverables, schedules, and technical quality
- Mentor and support engineers and designers
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and design reviews
- Conduct site visits and provide construction administration support
- Develop practical engineering solutions and resolve project challenges
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- 5+ years of electrical building systems design experience
- Proficiency with Revit and related design software
- Experience designing lighting, power distribution, and fire alarm systems
- Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred Experience
- Healthcare facility design
- Medium-voltage electrical systems
- Data center, mission critical, IT, or telecommunications infrastructure projects
Project Portfolio
You'll work on a wide range of impactful projects, including:
- Healthcare Facilities
- Research and Life Science Buildings
- Colleges, Universities, and K-12 Schools
- Corporate and Commercial Developments
- Municipal and Government Facilities
- Community and Institutional Buildings
- Parking Structures
- Large-Scale Renovations and Ground-Up Construction
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- High-visibility projects that positively impact communities
- Exposure to healthcare, life science, and mission critical facilities
- Significant project ownership and decision-making responsibility
- Direct interaction with clients and project stakeholders
- Strong culture of collaboration and technical excellence
- Leadership and mentoring opportunities
- Investment in professional development, training, and continuing education
- Clear path for advancement into senior technical or management roles
- Stable backlog of diverse project work
Interested?
This opportunity is ideal for an Electrical Engineer who enjoys balancing technical design, project leadership, client engagement, and team development. If you're interested in learning more, reach out for a confidential conversation!
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