Electrical Project Engineer

EPITEC; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support critical infrastructure projects across data centers and manufacturing plant rooms. You’ll review designs, understand electrical diagrams, and help drive projects with cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on UPS systems, power distribution, cabling, and facility power systems. It emphasizes coordination with vendors, stakeholders, and internal teams, and involves documentation and progress tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and one-line diagrams.
• Familiarity with UPS systems and critical power infrastructure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with vendors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams to understand design and power flow.
• Support data center and facility infrastructure projects involving UPS, power distribution equipment, and related infrastructure.
• Work with vendors to review proposals, information requests, and equipment selection.
• Participate in discussions on electrical capacity, cabling, power distribution, and infrastructure design.
• Assist with development and management of RFQs, PO s, SOWs, and project documentation.
• Evaluate vendor recommendations and communicate technical requirements clearly.
• Track deliverables, schedules, risks, and action items to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate with engineering, facilities, operations, and vendor teams during execution.
• Prepare project updates, status reports, meeting notes, and supporting docs.
• Support issue resolution by coordinating with stakeholders and vendors.
• Utilize Jira or similar tools to track work and progress.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Project coordination

Vendor communication

Reading electrical diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Jira

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to support critical infrastructure projects across data centers and manufacturing plant computer rooms. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles who is looking to grow their experience in mission-critical environments.

The engineer will work closely with internal teams, vendors, and technical stakeholders to support electrical infrastructure projects involving UPS systems, power distribution, electrical cabling, and facility power systems. While this is not a hands‑on installation role, the successful candidate must be comfortable reviewing technical designs, understanding electrical diagrams and one-line diagrams, participating in technical discussions, and helping drive projects forward.

This position combines technical engineering fundamentals with project coordination responsibilities, making it a strong opportunity for an engineer who enjoys both technical problem solving and working with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams to understand system design, power flow, and infrastructure requirements.
• Support data center and facility infrastructure projects involving electrical power systems, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, and related infrastructure.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to review technical proposals, request information, and support equipment selection.
• Participate in discussions regarding electrical capacity, cabling requirements, power distribution, voltage requirements, and infrastructure design considerations.
• Assist with development and management of RFQs, purchase orders (POs), statements of work (SOWs), and project documentation.
• Help evaluate vendor recommendations and communicate technical requirements effectively.
• Track project deliverables, schedules, risks, and action items to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Coordinate with engineering, facilities, operations, and vendor teams throughout project execution.
• Prepare project updates, status reports, meeting notes, and supporting documentation.
• Support issue resolution by coordinating with technical stakeholders and vendors.
• Utilize project management tools such as Jira to track work and project progress.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and principles.
• Ability to read, review, and interpret:
• Electrical diagrams
• Understanding of electrical power systems concepts, including:
• Voltage
• Electrical distribution
• Electrical cabling
• Connectors and power infrastructure
• Familiarity with UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems and their role in critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and documentation skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting data center, manufacturing, utility, or mission‑critical facility environments.
• Exposure to critical power infrastructure, including:
• UPS systems
• Switchgear
• Generators
• PDUs (Power Distribution Units)
• Experience issuing or supporting:
• RFQs
• Purchase Orders
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Experience tracking projects, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar project tracking tools.
• Experience working directly with equipment vendors, engineering consultants, or contractors.