Electrical Design Engineer

LeoForce; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedule

Annual bonuses

Career growth

Collaborative environment

High-profile projects

Job summary

LeoForce seeks an Electrical Design Engineer in Sterling Heights, MI, to lead electrical power system design for healthcare, mission-critical, and data center facilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant implementations.

The role requires a mid-level engineer with strong experience in backup power, NEC/NFPA, and AutoCAD/Revit proficiency. Join a leading electrical contractor delivering high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years electrical engineering experience in commercial/industrial/healthcare/mission-critical environments.
• Experience designing electrical power distribution systems.
• Strong knowledge of backup power systems and critical electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Excel, and electrical analysis software.
• Solid understanding of NEC, NFPA, FGI, Energy Codes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power distribution systems for diverse facilities.
• Size and specify transformers, switchgear, panelboards, UPS, generators, ATS, feeders, and protective devices.
• Perform load, short-circuit, arc flash studies, and energy code reviews.
• Develop electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, and layouts using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Design lighting systems and perform photometric analyses using AGi32.
• Ensure NEC/NFPA/FGI and energy code compliance.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and project teams.
• Support projects through construction and respond to field questions.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Excel

Electrical analysis software

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Details

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will design and support electrical power systems for healthcare, mission-critical, commercial, industrial, and data center facilities. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary project teams throughout design and construction to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power distribution systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission-critical, and data center facilities
• Size and specify transformers, switchgear, panelboards, UPS systems, generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), feeders, and protective devices
• Perform electrical load calculations, short-circuit studies, arc flash studies, and energy code compliance reviews
• Develop electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, and layouts using AutoCAD and Revit
• Design lighting systems and perform photometric analyses using AGi32
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, FGI, and applicable energy codes
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and project teams throughout project execution
• Support projects through construction and respond to field questions as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 6 years of Electrical Engineering experience within commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission-critical, or construction environments
• Experience designing electrical power distribution systems
• Strong knowledge of backup power systems and critical electrical infrastructure
• Experience with: AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Excel, Electrical analysis software
• Strong understanding of: NEC, NFPA, FGI Guidelines, Energy Codes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing electrical systems for hospitals
• Experience with mission-critical or data center facilities
• Design/Build project experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
• Experience performing arc flash and short-circuit analysis using SKM or EasyPower

A bit about us

We are a leading electrical contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, healthcare, automotive, mission-critical, and data center projects. From traditional design-bid-build work to complex Design/Build solutions, we deliver innovative electrical systems that power some of the most demanding facilities in the industry.

We're looking for an Electrical Design Engineer who is passionate about designing reliable, efficient, and code-compliant electrical systems while working alongside talented engineers, project managers, and field teams.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary
• 100% company-paid medical benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible work schedule
• Annual bonuses based on company performance
• Opportunity for significant career growth and advancement
• Collaborative and enjoyable work environment
• Work on high-profile healthcare, mission-critical, and data center projects
• Join a stable, growing company with a strong reputation in the industry