Electrical Engineer

Career-Collective; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Career-Collective is seeking an Electrical Engineer to collaborate with the project team on building design solutions, ensuring alignment with budget, aesthetics, and codes. You will interpret design intent to produce efficient technical designs across phases of a project.

Join a multidisciplinary team, contribute to calculations, code research, and preparation of specifications. Requires 7–10 years of experience with registered professional engineer status and familiarity with architectural

Qualifications

• Candidate must have related post-secondary education and a professional engineering registration.
• 7–10 years of project experience in electrical building systems.
• Proficient in engineering software (AutoCAD, Revit MEP) and electrical design tools.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and architectural design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design building components and integrate with architectural design while meeting codes.
• Create drawings and support constructions projects with engineered solutions.
• Perform calculations, code research, and system studies for design accuracy.
• Assess site conditions, zoning and conduct field reviews for accurate documentation.
• Write engineering specifications and review shop drawings for compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Building codes familiarity

Architectural design concepts

Professional engineering registration

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Electrical design software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer who will work with members of the engineering team in order to develop engineering design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of building projects. The individual will have the ability to analyze and understand design intent in order to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. They will collaborate with other professional disciplines and coordinate the design through all phases of the project using their knowledge of building engineering systems, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies.

Responsibilities

• Designs components of the overall building including integrating architectural design and adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
• Evaluates engineering design requirements and creates drawings to support constructions projects
• Performs engineering activities such as calculations, code research, material and building systems research, laying out components, and calculation of program and building areas
• Evaluates site conditions, including zoning requirements and site constraints and performs site surveys and field reviews to accurately document existing and new construction conditions
• Synthesizes, interprets and coordinates technical information to write engineering specifications for Project Manuals
• Reviews project products, services and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls

Required Skills

• Proficient in Engineering software skills, including AutoCAD, Revit MEP, as well as electrical engineering systems design software
• Engineering knowledge related to building electrical systems and multiple building types
• Familiarity witharchitectural design concepts and building codes is required
• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Registered with a relevant professional engineering association

Required Experience

• 7-10 years of project work experience
• Experience in electrical engineering buildings systems