Senior Electrical Engineer

LVI Associates; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Retirement savings plan

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a senior electrical engineer to lead electrical power and control system design for industrial, power generation, mining, and water/wastewater projects. Hybrid work arrangement combines office and field collaboration in the Ann Arbor area.

Responsibilities include technical design, project management, mentoring, and business development alongside multi-disciplinary teams; PE license preferred; travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of electrical design experience for industrial/infrastructure projects.
• PE license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical power and control systems for industrial facilities and infrastructure projects.
• Lead projects, budgets, schedules, and client communications.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff development.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on practical engineering solutions.
• Support business development and client engagements.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Client relations

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)**license

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

PLC/HMI

Job description

An employee-owned engineering consulting firm is seeking a senior-level electrical engineer to support industrial, power generation, mining, and water/wastewater projects. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work on diverse electrical power and control system designs while collaborating with mechanical, process, and controls engineering teams.

The role includes technical design, project management, client interaction, team leadership, mentoring, and business development responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Engineering

• Design and analyze electrical power and control systems for industrial facilities and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates.
• Develop electrical systems from concept through detailed design.
• Integrate electrical requirements with process, mechanical, and controls disciplines.

Project Management

• Develop proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate and execute projects while maintaining cost and schedule objectives.
• Communicate project status and milestones with clients and internal teams.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Provide guidance and technical leadership to junior engineering staff.
• Support employee development through mentoring and training.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Participate in business development and client engagement activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience performing electrical design for industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within one year.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with industrial facility design, power plants, mining operations, or water/wastewater facilities.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP or SKM.
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI platforms, particularly industrial automation systems.
• Startup and commissioning experience.
• Demonstrated project management and client development capabilities.

Work Environment & Travel

• Hybrid work arrangement available, combining office and remote work.
• Approximately 10-15% travel for field visits and project support.
• Occasional work at industrial facilities and construction sites.
• Ability to perform site visits in active industrial environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Employee ownership and retirement savings programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Professional development support, training opportunities, and mentorship programs.
• Generous paid time off and family leave benefits.
• Wellness and safety-focused programs and resources.