Electrical Design Engineer

Tiello; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiello LLC is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its in-house design team in Sterling Heights, MI. The role focuses on electrical design for active construction projects and requires hands-on AutoCAD proficiency and a construction/contractor background. Candidates should be prepared to relocate to the company headquarters and work 5 days a week in-office; PE is not required but welcomed. This position offers growth into leadership as the department expands.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree required.
• Strong hands-on AutoCAD proficiency.
• Background in construction is required.
• Experience with an electrical contractor is preferred.
• Willing to relocate to company headquarters and work 100% in-office, 5 days per week.
• PE license not required; PE holders welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical design engineering support for active construction projects.
• Produce and review detailed electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate closely with the design team, including the design engineering manager and a junior engineer.
• Support project teams with design-related questions and troubleshooting.
• Mentor and help develop junior design engineers as the team grows.
• Help build out design processes and team structure as the department expands.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location:

Company Headquarters (Sterling Heights, MI)- 100% In-Office, 5 Days/Week (relocation assistance available)

Compensation:

Competitive, commensurate with experience

Project Type:

• Electrical design and engineering
• Construction-side electrical support (including data center and large-scale commercial projects)

Tiello is currently partnered with a growing electrical construction company expanding its in-house electrical design engineering team. They are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a design team of three, with strong potential to grow into a leadership role as the department and company continue to expand.

Role Summary

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will bring strong electrical design expertise and hands-on AutoCAD skills to support active construction projects. This role is best suited to a candidate with a construction/contractor background rather than an architecture or civil engineering background, who is looking for long-term growth as the team scales.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide electrical design engineering support for active construction projects
• Produce and review detailed electrical drawings using AutoCAD
• Collaborate closely with the design team, including the design engineering manager and a junior engineer
• Support project teams with design-related questions and troubleshooting
• Mentor and help develop junior design engineers as the team grows
• Help build out design processes and team structure as the department expands

Qualifications / Requirements

• Electrical engineering degree required
• Strong, hands-on AutoCAD proficiency required
• Background in construction required
• Experience with an electrical contractor strongly preferred
• PE license not required; candidates with a PE are still welcome to apply
• Willing to relocate to company headquarters and work 100% in-office, 5 days per week
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.