Electrical / Electronic Engineer III

Iconma Portal•Redford, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, an automotive company, is seeking an Electrical / Electronic Engineer III for a hybrid role in Redford, Michigan. The position performs engineering work on electrical systems serving plant facilities, offices, and operations. It focuses on improving the energy efficiency of infrastructure and manufacturing equipment, managing facility projects, and supporting plant infrastructure and facility processes. The engineer estimates, plans, coordinates designs, and manages installations for facility projects; specifies equipment and systems; troubleshoots issues; and develops and implements designs for electrical infrastructure. Supported systems include compressors, chillers, HVAC, electrical distribution at 15kV, 4.8kV, 480V, and 120V, standby generators and UPS systems, fiber-optic and Ethernet communications, life-safety and fire-protection systems, security systems, and lighting. The role coordinates work with in-house skilled tradespeople and supervisors, outside contractors, and service technicians. It requires practical knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NFPA) and NFPA 70E, participation in teams and cross-functional groups, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. The team consists of 12–13 people. Specific client tools include Maximo or SAP.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
At least five years of plant engineering or facility engineering experience.
Electrical experience in an industrial environment.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and electrical-system layouts for new installations.
Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Strong analytical ability to solve complex problems.
Ability to interpret prints and drawings.
Understanding of building, infrastructure, and utility functions.
Ability to work in an industrial work environment.

Nice To Haves

Industrial experience with power distribution.
Experience working at engineering firms and familiarity with the design side of engineering.
Familiarity with machining, assembly, test, and final manufacturing processes.
Experience working in a unionized labor environment.
Familiarity with Maximo, SAP, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering duties related to electrical systems for plant facilities, offices, and operations areas.
Improve the energy efficiency of operating infrastructure and manufacturing equipment to reduce energy costs.
Manage and coordinate small and large engineering projects.
Estimate, plan, coordinate designs, and manage installations for facility projects.
Specify equipment and systems that support plant infrastructure and facility processes.
Troubleshoot and solve problems related to plant infrastructure and facility processes.
Support plant infrastructure and facility process equipment, including compressors, chillers, HVAC systems, electrical distribution systems, standby generators, UPS systems, fiber-optic and Ethernet communications, life-safety systems, security systems, and lighting.
Plan and coordinate work with in-house skilled tradespeople and supervisors, outside contractors, and service technicians.
Provide and implement designs for electrical infrastructure equipment and systems.
Apply working knowledge and practical use of the National Electrical Code (NFPA) and NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
Participate in teams and cross-functional groups.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Perform project management and plant engineering functions.