Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

Construction Association of Michigan; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Buist is seeking an early-career electrical engineer to join our team and lead power system studies, including short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis per NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584.

The engineer will collaborate with electrical and testing engineers to develop designs, drawings, and reports for building systems, perform load flow and harmonic analyses, and contribute to project meetings with clients while ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• 2–5 years electrical engineering experience with exposure to power systems or electrical construction.
• FE exam passed; PE licensure in progress or intended.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support power system studies: short-circuit, device coordination, arc flash analysis, load flow, harmonics, power quality, motor starting.

Skills

Power system studies

Communication

Microsoft Office

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

Job description

Buist is a large electrical contracting, technology, and engineering firm providing a comprehensive range of services to our clients. This position is focused on power system studies and will involve working alongside our electrical engineers and testing engineers to develop designs, drawings, analysis, and reports for a variety of electrical systems. The ideal candidate is an early-career engineer with 2–5 years of experience who has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• 2–5 years of electrical engineering experience, with exposure to power systems or electrical construction
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passed; PE licensure in progress or intended
• Experience preparing arc flash study reports
• Proficiency with power system analysis software (e.g., SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, IEEE color series)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and support power system studies, including:
  • Short-circuit analysis
  • Protective device coordination studies
  • Arc flash hazard analysis (per NFPA 70E / IEEE 1584)
  • Power quality correction
  • Harmonics analysis
  • Load flow and voltage drop analysis
  • Motor starting studies
• Interpret specs and develop electrical designs for building systems, including:
  • One-line and riser diagrams
  • Panel schedules and load calculations
• Protective device settings and coordination
• Prepare technical reports, study deliverables, and project closeout documentation
• Review and approve power analysis reports based on meter-collected power quality results
• Conduct field investigations and data collection
• Perform peer reviews of drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations
• Participate in project meetings with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders
• Support customer presentations and on-site training sessions
• Interpret specs and customer inquiries, design technical proposals, and pricing for customers
• Work closely with project managers to meet project schedules and deliverables
• Provide applied engineering and technical consultation for customers in the areas of power systems studies, design, installation, startup, maintenance, repair and training
• Self‑management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates
• Ability to run small to medium studies and projects unassisted