Electrical Engineer

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work environment

3 weeks PTO

8 holidays

15 Fridays off

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Wellbeing resources

Parental leave

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

SmithGroup’s Detroit office is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team, providing full electrical engineering services on diverse projects. You will lead design work, perform analyses, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with project teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical or Architectural Engineering, is a licensed PE, and has 5+ years of experience in power distribution and lighting for healthcare, research labs, higher education, and other critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience designing electrical power and lighting for critical buildings.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; LEED AP preferred.
• Proficient with CAD, Revit, SKM, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of electrical engineering services on projects and lead others.
• Design and document medium to large building electrical systems: power, lighting, fire alarm.
• Manage timelines and workflows across multiple projects.
• Develop planning and design concepts for higher education, science, healthcare markets.
• Oversee work, perform quality control, and mentor junior staff.
• Support recruitment and contribute to sustainability initiatives with software tools.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Lighting design

Team leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

LEED AP (preferred)

Tools

CAD

Revit

SKM

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Detroitoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aElectrical Engineerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Independently provide the full range of electrical engineering services on projects and lead others in accomplishing project objectives given by a supervisor.
• Lead and perform analysis, design and documentation of medium and large building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting design and fire alarm systems.
• Effectively manage timelines and workflows of multiple complex projects assigned by supervisor.
• Create and develop planning and design concepts for complex projects in higher education, science and technology, and healthcare markets.
• Oversee design work of others and conduct quality control reviews to ensure an innovative, integrated and cohesive design.
• Mentor junior level staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.
• Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform electrical loads, short circuit analysis, generator loads and lighting calculations.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as an electrical engineer designing electrical power distribution and lighting systems for new and renovated healthcare, research lab, higher ed, and other critical building types.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Proficiency in current design software (CAD, Revit, SKM, etc.) as well as Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office.

Benefits and compensation

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind.

• flexible scheduling
• a hybrid work environment
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
• 8 paid federal holidays
• plus 15 extra Fridays off!
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• wellbeing resources
• paid parental leave
• a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• tuition reimbursement program
• one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities

At the time of posting, the anticipated salary range for this position is $78,000 to $104,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].