Senior Electrical Engineer

Unified Talent Group; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Talent Group seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design of custom electrical power and control systems from concept to installation. You will work with a team on building, testing, and commissioning your designs near Brighton, MI.

This role offers ownership of meaningful projects across the complete engineering lifecycle, with opportunities to influence safety, performance, and project delivery. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least six years of professional electrical-engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power-distribution and control systems.
• Experience performing electrical-load, transformer, and conductor-sizing calculations.
• Ability to create and interpret one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong root-cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to provide clear technical direction to electricians and manufacturing personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of custom electrical power and control systems.
• Review project specifications, technical requirements, and cost estimates.
• Develop power-distribution plans and system architectures.
• Perform engineering calculations involving power consumption, transformer sizing, conductor sizing, and related electrical requirements.
• Evaluate and select components, equipment, and materials based on performance, safety, and project requirements.
• Create and maintain one-line diagrams, electrical drawings, engineering documentation, and bills of materials.
• Develop and modify two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD data.
• Design and document electrical and electromechanical solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical, workplace-safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support manufacturing teams with build questions, technical issues, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical direction to electricians and other production personnel.
• Perform root-cause analysis and develop corrective solutions for design or manufacturing issues.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and repair activities.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables, schedules, and customer transmittals with project-management teams.
• Review job-specific requirements and identify potential scope or costing discrepancies.
• Work cross-functionally to improve product quality, manufacturability, and project execution.

Skills

Power distribution

Electrical control systems

Schematic drawing

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

If you enjoy taking complex electrical systems from initial concept through production and installation, this is an opportunity to lead work you can see come to life. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will design custom power and control systems, solve challenging technical problems, and work directly with the team’s building, testing, and commissioning your designs. This role is based near Brighton, MI.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who wants ownership of meaningful projects, direct involvement throughout the complete engineering lifecycle, and the opportunity to influence safety, performance, quality, and successful project delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design of custom electrical power and control systems.
• Review project specifications, technical requirements, and cost estimates.
• Develop power-distribution plans and system architectures.
• Perform engineering calculations involving power consumption, transformer sizing, conductor sizing, and related electrical requirements.
• Evaluate and select components, equipment, and materials based on performance, safety, and project requirements.
• Create and maintain one-line diagrams, electrical drawings, engineering documentation, and bills of materials.
• Develop and modify two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD data.
• Design and document electrical and electromechanical solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical, workplace-safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support manufacturing teams with build questions, technical issues, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical direction to electricians and other production personnel.
• Perform root-cause analysis and develop corrective solutions for design or manufacturing issues.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and repair activities.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables, schedules, and customer transmittals with project-management teams.
• Review job-specific requirements and identify potential scope or costing discrepancies.
• Work cross-functionally to improve product quality, manufacturability, and project execution.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least six years of professional electrical-engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power-distribution and control systems.
• Experience performing electrical-load, transformer, and conductor-sizing calculations.
• Ability to create and interpret one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong root-cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to provide clear technical direction to electricians and manufacturing personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting complex industrial or commercial electrical systems.
• Experience with mechanical equipment, system controls, or integrated power systems.
• Experience designing equipment for off-site fabrication or modular installation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or comparable design software.