Electrical Project Engineer

The Planet Group; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group seeks an experienced Project Engineer – Electrical in Detroit, MI to plan, design, and deliver electrical system projects. You will lead scoping, schedules, and cost estimates while coordinating with project managers and facilities leadership to ensure successful execution.

Responsibilities include reviewing one-line diagrams, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with electrical standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial building electrical systems, inspection, and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary engineering interface for electrical design and issues.
• Lead project scoping, schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with Facilities leadership, Project Managers, and engineering teams to ensure project execution.
• Monitor schedules and costs to keep projects on track and within budget.
• Prepare and review project scope definitions and cost estimates.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Budget & cost estimates

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer - Electrical

Location: Detroit, MI

Duration: 12-month Contract

Schedule: Hybrid (on-site at least 3 days per week)

Looking for USC or GC holders only.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Electrical to support the design, planning, and implementation of electrical systems and equipment projects. This individual will work independently and in partnership with Project Managers to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to projects valued at less than $5 million.

The Project Engineer will lead the engineering project scoping process, develop preliminary designs and schedules, prepare cost estimates, evaluate project risks, and coordinate with Facilities leadership, Project Managers, engineering teams, and frontline employees to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering interface and liaison for resolving electrical design and engineering issues.
• Lead the project scoping process, including preliminary designs, engineering schedules, cost estimates, and qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
• Develop project teams with the appropriate technical expertise to support estimating, risk identification, planning, and execution.
• Prepare and submit preliminary project scope reviews, scope definitions, and cost estimates to the Project Manager.
• Monitor engineering schedules and costs to ensure projects remain on track and within budget.
• Lead project scope meetings and provide regular updates on design status, schedule, budget, engineering costs, and estimates.
• Partner with Project Managers to prepare, submit, and evaluate project bid packages.
• Provide technical expertise in electrical systems, equipment, engineering, and applications.
• Support Facilities Operations with troubleshooting and resolution of electrical issues and equipment failures within existing facilities.
• Review and update electrical standards, procedures, and programs as needed.
• Review electrical one-line diagrams, arc flash studies, and coordination studies for accuracy and compliance on a project-by-project basis.
• Coordinate with Facilities leadership and frontline employees to gain alignment and approval on proposed designs.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing changing priorities and deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial building electrical systems, equipment, inspection, and testing methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Experience with commercial building electrical systems and equipment.
• Experience implementing NFPA 70B Electrical Maintenance Programs.
• Experience with NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
• Experience using thermal imaging, power quality analyzers, and EV analyzer testing equipment.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM), Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and/or Revit.
• PMI/PMP certification.
• Strong project planning, implementation, and continuous improvement skills.
• Advanced analytical and project management capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, issues, and competing deadlines.
• Strong meeting facilitation and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and evolving responsibilities.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective when managing multiple demands and high-visibility projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical alternatives to conventional approaches.
• Excellent communication, consulting, and influencing skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and gain alignment among technical teams, Facilities leadership, Project Managers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to independently identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that produce measurable results.