Senior Electrical Engineer (Remote)

Michael Baker International

7h•Remote

About The Position

Michael Baker International offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Infrastructure Electrical Systems team, working remotely while supporting our Pittsburgh, PA office - our largest technical hub. This role delivers electrical, lighting, and telecommunications design for complex transportation and infrastructure projects nationwide, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams spanning highway, aviation, rail/transit, bridges, traffic, and emerging technologies. A Remote working arrangement is available within the US SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter that will lead electrical design and documentation for complex transportation and infrastructure projects, supporting high‑growth markets including aviation, design‑build, infrastructure, and interstate systems, with continued expansion into rail/transit, highway, interchange, and bridge/tunnel projects. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of civil engineers, architects, and systems engineers to deliver coordinated, constructible designs, leading the development of lighting and power systems, circuiting, calculations, schedules, specifications, and equipment sizing for electrical infrastructure including conduit and cabling systems, disconnects, generators, and transformers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer license
15+ years of related experience
Effective visual and verbal communication skills are essential
Proficient understanding of inter-relationships among design/engineering disciplines, clients, and constructors

Nice To Haves

Experience with engineering software (SKM, Visual Lighting, AGI32) is preferred

Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Documentation - own end‑to-end design and documentation for transportation and infrastructure projects—lighting, power, and telecommunications systems; installation details; schematics; quantities; specifications; and cost/construction hour estimates—delivering coordinated, buildable solutions
Engineering Analysis - drive performance and reliability by performing and verifying power/load, lighting, communications, and voltage drop calculations to ensure robust, code‑compliant designs
Code Compliance - champion compliance with federal, state, and local codes and standards, reducing risk and accelerating approvals across complex project environments
Technical Leadership - lead as the technical authority—set design direction, review calculations and drawings, elevate quality, and mentor junior and staff engineers/designers
Multidisciplinary Coordination - align designs across civil, architectural, and systems disciplines; collaborate with owners and consultants to eliminate conflicts and streamline delivery
Quality Assurance / Quality Control - uphold QA/QC excellence by applying standard procedures on all deliverables, improving consistency, constructability, and project outcomes
Project Execution - deliver on time and on budget by collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary and remote teams; proactively manage scope, schedule, and risks
Staff Development - grow team capability through hands‑on mentorship, training, and coaching that builds technical depth and prepares future project leads
Business Development Support - influence strategic pursuits by contributing technical expertise to proposals, client interviews, and contract negotiations—bring your voice to the table
Software Tools - leverage modern tools; preferred experience with SKM, AGI32, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit