Electrical Engineer, PE

CS Erickson•Grand Rapids, MI

12h

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer, PE is responsible for engineering design, technical oversight, and professional approval of electrical systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. The position serves as Engineer of Record (EOR) and assumes professional and legal responsibility for electrical designs, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and industry best practices. The role provides final technical authority, mentors engineering staff, and collaborates with project teams and external stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, and constructible electrical systems. The engineer develops and approves electrical power distribution, lighting, grounding and bonding, and low-voltage system designs; prepares, reviews, approves, and seals or stamps drawings, calculations, and specifications as required; and performs or reviews engineering analyses. The position supports projects from design through construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout, while coordinating with project teams, clients, AHJs, utility providers, and inspectors. The role also provides technical supervision and mentorship, represents the company in stakeholder meetings, supports proposals and business development, maintains PE licensure and continuing education, stays current with codes and emerging technologies, and upholds professional and ethical engineering standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Michigan and Texas, or ability to obtain upon employment; ability to obtain additional state licensure as required.
Minimum 7–10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience serving as Engineer of Record on commercial or industrial projects.
Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable local codes.
Proficiency in engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Bluebeam and Accubid.
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, or mission-critical environments.
Experience in design-build or contractor-led engineering environments.
Familiarity with building automation systems, controls, or energy management systems.
Additional professional certifications, such as NCEES or LEED.
Ability to perform equipment life cycle, cost budgeting, and estimating.

Responsibilities

Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for assigned projects.
Develop and approve electrical power distribution, lighting, grounding and bonding, and low-voltage system designs.
Prepare, review, approve, and seal or stamp electrical drawings, calculations, and specifications as required.
Perform and review load calculations, short-circuit studies, coordination studies, arc-flash analyses, and voltage drop calculations.
Establish design criteria, engineering standards, and technical guidelines for projects.
Partner with project managers, estimators, construction teams, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide engineering support during construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and resolving field conditions.
Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and value engineering initiatives.
Support commissioning, system startup, and closeout activities as required.
Ensure professional responsibility for compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, local building codes, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and safety risks throughout design and construction.
Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), utility providers, and inspectors.
Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
Provide technical supervision and direction to Electrical Design Engineers and Designers.
Review others’ work for accuracy, code compliance, and constructability prior to approval.
Mentor and support the development of junior engineering staff.
Promote consistent engineering practices and continuous improvement across projects.
Represent the company technically in meetings with clients, owners, architects, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Provide technical input to support proposals, estimates, and business development efforts.
Maintain active PE licensure and required continuing education.
Stay current with evolving electrical codes, standards, and emerging technologies.
Recommend innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions that enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
Uphold professional and ethical engineering standards.
Communicate with team members and clients in real time, preplan projects, meet commitments on time, respond urgently to requests, and maintain accountability and high professional standards.