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 for electrical engineering projects. The engineer coordinates electrical design with internal specialists and other disciplines, prepares design documents and calculations, and supports projects through construction administration. The position also contributes to quality assurance, department standards, project planning, and junior staff development. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Salary is commensurate with experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Contact Laura Harrison for further information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
At least 6 years of electrical design experience in consulting engineering.
Experience designing healthcare, sports, commercial, public sector, industrial, education, and/or institutional projects.
Strong knowledge of design and analysis software, including Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, or 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, 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 USA without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

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 load calculations and prepare panel schedules.
Develop electrical system 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 stages.
Perform 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 available hours in the work plan.
Help improve department design standards, including drawing details and specifications.
Mentor and train junior staff.