Electrical Project Engineer

Jobtailor

Ann Arbor (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design efforts for building electrical systems, applying IMEG standards and code requirements to deliver high-performance, energy‑efficient solutions. The role involves collaborating with clients, planning projects, and ensuring rigorous documentation and quality control.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage design progress, and stay current with industry trends such as IES standards, NFPA references, and BIM workflows to drive

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering and PE license are required
5+ years in building design consulting; 6+ preferred
Proficiency with lighting, power systems, and electrical design tools
Strong technical/analytical skills in circuit theory, electromagnetism, and energy code compliance

Responsibilities

Lead design efforts for electrical system analysis and specifications
Interact with clients to gather requirements and communicate technical information
Support project planning, budgeting, and scheduling
Document design decisions and track progress/fees
Mentor cross-functional teams and ensure quality control
Stay current with industry trends and best practices
Support energy-efficient designs aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

AGI Lighting Software

Elum Tools

Visual Lighting

SKM/PTW

Easy Power

ComCheck

Adobe

Bluebeam Revu

BIM Software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Lead design efforts for electrical system analysis using engineering software and tools
Create designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards
Interact with clients to understand needs, gather requirements, communicate technical information, and build relationships
Support consulting project execution and lead planning, budgeting, and scheduling
Document design decisions and client instructions
Monitor project design progress, percent complete, and fee expenditure
Analyze engineering problems and develop practical, efficient solutions with senior engineers and consultants
Conduct in-process design reviews of electrical systems, calculations, and specifications
Implement quality control processes to meet firm, industry, and client requirements
Train, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams
Stay current with electrical engineering trends, technologies, and best practices
Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts
Prioritize safety and mitigate electrical-system risks
Identify project problems, seek advice from the Project Manager, and oversee projects through bidding and construction administration
Support industrial, manufacturing, and MEP projects delivering high-performance, energy-efficient designs aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, required
Professional Engineer (PE) License required
5 years of experience minimum required; 6 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in producing technical plans and specifications
Strong technical and analytical skills, including circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics
Proficiency with lighting photometric software such as AGI, Elum Tools, or Visual Lighting
Proficiency with power system analysis and design software such as SKM/PTW or Easy Power
Experience with energy code compliance software such as ComCheck
Proficiency with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu
Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards
Proficiency with NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI) reference resources
Knowledge of Master Specification editing and eSPECS
Knowledge of BIM software and CTC Revit Add In Tools
Proficiency with Smart Engineering Design Assist (SET) Tools within Revit
Strong training and mentoring skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to travel up to 15% with occasional overnight stays
Sponsorship is not available

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical system design and analysis, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards and codes. Proficient in utilizing advanced engineering software and tools to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient designs while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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