Electrical Engineer - Industrial Facilities

SSOE, Inc.•Troy, MI

4d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

SSOE is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work on a variety of building design-related projects. The role focuses on electrical design, with an ideal candidate having experience in power distribution and refinery and/or chemical plant sectors. The position offers opportunities to work on challenging projects, expand technical responsibilities, and contribute to solutions in a collaborative, employee-owned organization. The Electrical Engineer plans and conducts work using independent judgment to evaluate and adapt standard methods. The role includes completing detailed engineering phases on major projects or full engineering work on smaller or moderate projects, developing concepts and presentations, performing CADD design, and coordinating work with other disciplines. The engineer may supervise less experienced engineers and designers, check discipline drawings, participate in client contact and business development, help define project scope and present progress, and prepare specifications or cost estimates. Travel is required, and a valid driver's license is required, though it may be waived for international assignments. SSOE describes itself as an employee-owned organization offering opportunities associated with a large firm alongside a collaborative culture. The company highlights responsible access to AI tools and training, diverse projects for global Fortune 100 clients, flexible working arrangements, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering qualifying for licensure in the state of practice.
At least 8 years of related experience at a professional services firm.
Good working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Understanding of arc-fault, arc-flash, and breaker-coordination electrical studies.
Knowledge of applying energy codes, including IECC and ASHRAE 90.1.
Working knowledge of Revit and a good understanding of electrical design and related tools.
Demonstrated ability to work on mid- to large-sized projects from start to finish.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills with different disciplines and teams across various locations.
Valid driver's license; may be waived for international assignments.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward PE licensure.
Design experience in power distribution, refineries, and/or chemical plant sectors.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct engineering work requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of accepted methods.
Complete detailed engineering work on major projects or total engineering work on smaller or moderate-scope projects.
Use judgment to resolve problems and seek technical guidance or approval for unusual or complex design solutions as appropriate.
Develop new approaches and solutions to problems and communicate changes to the team.
May supervise and coordinate less experienced engineers and designers and check some or all discipline drawings.
May participate in client contact and business development activities.
Meet with clients to define project scope, present progress, and support client satisfaction.
Write some or all project specifications and assist with or prepare total cost estimates.
Perform design work using CADD.
Develop engineering concepts and presentations.
Coordinate work with other disciplines.
Keep current on new design methods and ideas.
Travel as required.