Electrical Engineer

Harrison Consulting Solutions • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

An industry-leading multidisciplinary team is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Detroit team. The role provides technical design leadership and project oversight across electrical engineering projects. The engineer coordinates with internal specialists, architects, other engineering disciplines, vendors, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction to develop and deliver project designs. Work includes electrical calculations and system design, preparation and review of project documents, construction administration, field verification, quality assurance, standards improvement, and mentoring junior staff. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 6 years of electrical design experience in consulting engineering.
• Strong knowledge of design and analysis software, including Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, and EasyPower.
• Proficient knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), State Energy Code, NFPA, and FGI Guidelines.
• Strong experience with electrical system studies, including short-circuit analysis, over-current device coordination, and arc-flash hazard analysis per NFPA 70E.
• Proficient knowledge of standard construction practices and ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing healthcare, sports, commercial, public sector, industrial, education, and/or institutional projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design leadership and project oversight.
• Coordinate project-scope tasks with fire alarm, technology, and lighting design specialists.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical and plumbing engineers, and other disciplines on equipment power needs and electrical distribution sizing.
• Perform electrical design calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules.
• Develop electrical systems one-line diagrams.
• Select and schedule electrical equipment.
• Edit specifications to reflect project requirements.
• Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for applications.
• Coordinate electrical design elements with other disciplines.
• Prepare design deliverables for schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
• Perform project construction administration, including responding to RFIs and accurately reviewing submittals.
• Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects.
• Analyze, design, and document power distribution, lighting, and grounding systems.
• Review designs prepared by others as part of the company's QA/QC process.
• Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as project needs require.
• Work with department managers to plan and manage the design process within the hours available in the work plan.
• Participate in improving department design standards, including drawing details and specifications.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior