Electrical Engineer

MalaceHR; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MalaceHR is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Troy, MI. This role translates initial red-line concepts into detailed, constructible drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, working closely with senior engineering leadership.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of electrical design experience for commercial buildings, and a strong grasp of codes, calculations, and construction requirements. This position is on-site.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant electrical design experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, lighting, life-safety, and fire alarm systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit and ability to produce constructible drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop detailed electrical designs for building projects.
• Create, update, and maintain AutoCAD and Revit drawing packages.
• Perform electrical system design, equipment selection, and layout with guidance from leadership.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and ensure compliance with codes and project schedules.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

MalaceHR is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This position is responsible for transforming initial red-line concepts into detailed, constructible engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Revit , while working closely with senior engineering leadership.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing electrical systems for commercial building projects and a strong understanding of applicable codes, calculations, and construction requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop detailed electrical designs for a variety of building and construction projects.
• Create, update, and maintain AutoCAD and Revit drawing packages.
• Perform electrical system design, equipment selection, layout, and sizing with guidance from senior engineering leadership.
• Design and develop:
  • Lighting and power circuitry
  • Voltage drop calculations
  • Short-circuit calculations
  • Interior and exterior lighting layouts
  • Lighting fixture specifications and schedules
  • Lighting calculations
  • Low-voltage lighting control systems
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Electrical single-line diagrams
  • Utility coordination plans
  • Fire alarm system layouts and calculations
  • Data and communications systems
  • Sound and security system layouts
  • Emergency and life-safety systems
  • Energy code analyses
• Participate in conceptual design and project planning.
• Ensure designs comply with project schedules, regulatory requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
• Maintain responsibility for engineering accuracy, quality control, and code compliance throughout the design process.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, and documentation that are accurate, constructible, and consistent with project requirements.
• Coordinate with local building officials and authorities having jurisdiction regarding code compliance.
• Assist with project site visits, field verification, and reporting as required.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Support department activities including plotting drawings, preparing transmittals, organizing project documentation, and coordinating deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Candidates with degrees or backgrounds in other engineering or construction disciplines may be considered based on relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional electrical design experience .
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit required.
• Experience designing electrical systems for commercial or similar building environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, lighting, life-safety, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical, building, energy, and life-safety codes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop accurate technical calculations and engineering documentation.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable collaborating with engineers, project managers, clients, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites as required.