Electrical Engineer

Career-Collective; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Career-Collective in Detroit, Michigan seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design building electrical systems, integrate architecture, and ensure code compliance across projects.

You will collaborate with multiple disciplines, perform calculations, prepare specifications, and review shop drawings through all construction phases. The role requires 7–10 years of project experience and a strong background in building systems.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design building electrical systems.
• Familiarity with building codes and jurisdictional requirements.
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Designs components of buildings integrating architectural design and codes.
• Creates drawings to support construction projects.
• Performs calculations, code research, material and system studies, and layout components.
• Assesses site conditions and documents construction via surveys.
• Writes engineering specifications for project manuals.
• Reviews products, services and shop drawings for compliance.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Electrical systems design

Building codes

Architectural coordination

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

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.

Duties and 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