Senior Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien•Plymouth, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Salas O’Brien's Plymouth, Michigan office is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a multi-discipline design team in a technical leadership role. The position is focused on serving as Engineer of Record and lead designer for electrical systems on new facilities, additions, and renovation projects, while providing QA/QC oversight and mentoring less experienced engineers. The Senior Electrical Engineer will direct the use of Revit and AutoCAD to design electrical systems, lighting layouts, and power distribution systems across a variety of project types. The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the creation of construction drawings and specifications, existing system studies, and master planning efforts, and takes primary responsibility for client-facing technical communication. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to address electrical issues, develop effective working relationships, and represent Salas O'Brien as a subject matter expert. Project clientele includes higher education, healthcare, automotive and advanced manufacturing, science and technology, mission critical, commercial, and government markets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Eight (8) or more years of experience in the design of building electrical systems.
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Michigan, or the ability to obtain Michigan licensure by reciprocity within an agreed-upon timeframe.
Demonstrated experience serving as Engineer of Record and sealing construction documents.
Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC, NFPA 70), IEEE standards, and applicable building codes.
Advanced knowledge of the design of power distribution, fire alarm, data and communication, lighting, and emergency power systems.
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and review the work of junior and mid-level engineers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including direct client-facing experience.

Nice To Haves

PE. licensure in multiple states, or demonstrated ability to obtain reciprocal licensure as project needs require.
LEED accreditation.
Experience leading multi-discipline design teams and coordinating deliverables across disciplines.
Experience with lighting design software (e.g., AGi32, ElumTools, Visual).
Experience with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or EasyPower for short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies.
Extensive experience with K-12 / higher education, healthcare, automotive, mission critical, or industrial facility projects.
Experience supporting business development and client development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations.
Familiarity with building automation, lighting control protocols (DALI, 0-10V, networked controls), and low-voltage systems integration.

Responsibilities

Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for electrical systems on assigned projects, exercising independent professional judgment and sealing construction documents.
Lead the design of electrical systems for buildings, including power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, data and communications, and emergency power systems.
Direct and review electrical system design calculations, including load calculations, panel schedules, fault current and voltage drop analysis, and lighting calculations.
Oversee the development of lighting layouts and calculations for interior and exterior applications, including associated lighting controls.
Review and approve detailed design documents prepared in Revit by project team members, including single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and lighting and power floor plans.
Lead existing-building surveys and documentation of existing electrical systems and site conditions on complex or critical-facility projects.
Direct equipment selections and specifications for switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and other electrical equipment.
Lead coordination of electrical system requirements with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
Serve as the department's technical resource on code compliance, with emphasis on the National Electrical Code (NEC, NFPA 70) and the Michigan-adopted electrical and building codes.
Perform QA/QC review of project deliverables prepared by other engineers and designers, and mentor junior and mid-level staff in design methodology and code application.
Communicate design intent and technical decisions directly with clients, contractors, and project teams as the Engineer of Record, Design Lead, or Project Manager.
Lead construction administration responsibilities, including submittal and shop drawing reviews, responses to contractor RFIs, and resolution of electrical issues during construction.
Conduct and oversee site visits and observation reports during construction, including complex or high-risk conditions.
Lead project management activities for electrical scope, including coordination with the Project Manager on schedule, budget, and resource needs, and support proposal and fee development for electrical scope.