Electrical Engineer I

careers-aeieng; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Year-end bonus

Flexible work environment

Job summary

AEI is seeking an Electrical Engineer I in Detroit to work under mentorship with seasoned engineers while mentoring designers. You will perform load calculations, determine system sizing, and review shop drawings, gradually leading project teams and writing specifications as experience grows.

Responsibilities include client meetings, coordination with consultants, and supporting construction-phase work. Candidates should have an ABET-accredited degree, a 2.5 GPA, and internship exposure in MEP

Qualifications

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Leadership involvement in activities preferred.
• Internship experience in MEP consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform load calculations and sizing layouts.
• Select equipment and complete field surveys.
• Review equipment shop drawings and coordinate with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Client focus

Technical comprehension

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE/BSAE

GPA 2.5

Job description

Electrical Engineer I – Detroit

Why we need you:

In this role, you will initially work with and be mentored by experienced engineers and will yourself help to mentor designers. Your initial assignments will include performing load calculations, determining system sizing and layouts, calculating equipment sizes, selecting equipment, completing field surveys, and reviewing equipment shop drawings. As you gain project experience, you will take on a greater role in leading electrical project teams, writing specifications, participating in project meetings with clients and other consultants, and supporting construction-phase work.

Expertise of our most successful Electrical Engineer I:

• BSEE/BSAE from ABET accredited school.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Non-academic internship.
• Leadership involvement in extracurricular activities/student organizations preferred.
• EIT certification (Passed the FE exam) a plus.
• Internship experience in the MEP consulting engineering field preferred.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

When you work here, you can expect:

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that’s a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.