Electrical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits (100% company-paid)

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedule

Annual bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

High-profile projects in healthcare &

Strong industry reputation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Michigan to design and support electrical power systems for healthcare, mission-critical, and data center facilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant designs throughout design and construction phases.

Responsibilities include power distribution design, equipment sizing, load studies, and coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required.
• 6+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission-critical, or construction settings.
• Experience designing electrical power distribution systems and backup power infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power distribution systems for various facilities.
• Size and specify transformers, switchgear, panels, UPS, generators, ATS, feeders, and protective devices.
• Perform load calculations, short-circuit, arc flash studies, and energy code reviews.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Excel

Electrical analysis software

Job description

Power Critical Facilities. Design the Future.

Job details:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Robert Donohue

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

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

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

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