Senior Facilities Electrical & Utility Engineer

General Motors; Milford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Michigan seeks an experienced Facilities Electrical Engineer / Site Utility Manager to oversee safe, reliable operation of facility electrical systems and utilities. You will manage vented and non-vented systems, support capital projects, and coordinate with operations, maintenance, and regulators onsite.

The role covers energy reduction initiatives, outage planning, and real-time status updates during utility interruptions, with a focus on reliability and cost-effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years with industrial electrical distribution systems (13.8kV and below).
• 5+ years with substations, MCCs, busway, drives and power/control panels.
• Ability to read electrical one-line diagrams and switching diagrams.
• Experience managing electrical projects from planning through execution.
• Working knowledge of NEC, OSHA, MIOSHA electrical safety standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with contractors, plant teams, utility providers, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support medium- and low-voltage distribution systems and site utility feeds.
• Oversee steam and chilled water plant operations and delivery of site utilities.
• Manage maintenance, testing, and upgrades for electrical assets (generators, ATS, UPS).
• Support facility controls for ventilation, lighting, monitoring, security, and alarms.
• Develop maintenance strategies for steam and utility systems.
• Provide electrical input during project planning for capacity and reliability.
• Coordinate contractors, procurement, and project execution for safe, timely results.
• Serve as primary contact for electric, gas, and water providers and regulators.
• Coordinate downtime and USR processes, and holiday shutdowns.
• Communicate real-time status during interruptions and recovery.
• Support energy/water reduction initiatives and GM2100 tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement for safety and environmental compliance.
• Maintain electrical asset data and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GM safety requirements and environmental expectations.

Skills

MV/LV distribution

Substations

Electrical safety

Project coordination

Contractor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MAXIMO

SAP

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

General Motors in Michigan seeks an experienced Facilities Electrical Engineer / Site Utility Manager to oversee safe, reliable operation of facility electrical systems and utilities. You will manage vented and non-vented systems, support capital projects, and coordinate with operations, maintenance, and regulators onsite.

The role covers energy reduction initiatives, outage planning, and real-time status updates during utility interruptions, with a focus on reliability and cost-effective