Electrical Engineer Entry-Level

Peter Basso Associates; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) employer match

ESOP participation

PTO and holidays

Hybrid work (T/Th in office)

Job summary

Peter Basso Associates is a leading MEP engineering firm seeking an Electrical Engineer to join project teams across education, healthcare, and multi-family markets. Design electrical building systems and contribute from concept through construction.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of electrical design experience, a bachelor's in electrical engineering, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit. Hybrid schedule with in-office days offers strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited U.S. college or university.
• 3-5 years' experience in electrical design of commercial building systems.
• FE exam is a plus; strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Team-oriented, problem-solving skills, and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Join project teams collaborating with architects, contractors, and facility owners.
• Apply creative solutions to complex electrical design challenges from concept through construction.
• Contribute to multiple markets including education, healthcare, and multi-family sectors.

Skills

Team oriented

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Peter Basso Associates Inc. is a leading MEP Engineering consulting firm, seeking talented professional engineers to join our team! We are a 100% employee-owned ESOP corporation, where everyone is personally invested in our shared success. Our collaborative culture and technical excellence have earned us a compelling reputation for delivering high-quality, personalized service since day one. Many of our team members are seasoned veterans, with extraordinary technical abilities, interpersonal skills and a history that creates this truly dynamic corporation.

What You'll Do:

As an Electrical Engineer at Peter Basso Associates, you will join project teams collaborating with top architects, contractors, and facility owners across diverse markets - education, healthcare, research, institutional, multi-family, and mixed-use. You will apply creative solutions to complex challenges and contribute to projects from concept through construction.

What We Are Looking For:

• Engineer and design the electrical building systems, specifically focused in one or all of the following areas:
  • Power Distribution Systems, including medium and low voltage distribution systems, standby power applications, load calculations, short circuit and coordination studies, arc flash hazard.
  • Lighting Systems, including calculations, lighting controls, luminaire selections and architecturally integrated lighting systems.
  • Auxiliary Systems, including fire alarm systems, voice/data structured cabling systems, access control, CCTV and other low voltage systems design.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an engineering-related curriculum from an accredited U.S. based college or university
• 3-5 years' experience in the electrical design of commercial building systems
• Passing the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
• Have a thorough understanding of the coordination aspects of all the design disciplines and their impact on the project
• Team-oriented, problem-solving skills, and decision-making ability
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
• Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package(medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) employer match and ESOP participation)
• Generous Paid Time Off plans (PTO) including paid holidays.
• Hybrid work opportunity with in-office presence required (T/Th)
• Diverse and exciting project opportunities
• Professional development support and career path transparency
• A collaborative, employee-owned culture where your voice matters

Peter Basso Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or other protected category in accordance with state, federal or local laws. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.