Senior Facilities Electrical Engineer

Corewell Health • Southfield, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Facilities Electrical Engineer leads preliminary project activities for moderate to complex projects involving the replacement and upgrade of electrical and mechanical systems across Corewell Health East hospital facilities. The role assesses existing systems and equipment, identifies replacement and upgrade needs, and communicates technical requirements to electrical contractors, consultants, and internal partners. It collaborates with Project Managers on project scope, budgets, schedules, contractor coordination, regulatory requirements, and quality control, and provides engineering review and technical expertise throughout projects. The position also performs engineering design reviews for Corewell Health construction projects as required.

The engineer oversees professional design consultant services by directing, coordinating, reviewing, and approving deliverables, including plan and program documents, designs, and construction bid documents such as estimates and project budgets. The role keeps system specifications current and aligned with organizational goals; serves as a liaison to design firms and contractors on electrical design, code compliance, system specifications, and best practices; reviews and approves consultant studies and design and construction documents; maintains hospital electrical documentation; manages electrical equipment replacement projects; consults with departments and staff on renovations and additions; and assesses proposed construction and renovation project feasibility.

The role is based at the Corewell Health Southfield Center, with travel throughout Corewell Health East required. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the day shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering or a related field.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical design experience in a health care environment.
• Professional Engineer license in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Lead preliminary activities for moderate to complex electrical and mechanical systems replacement and upgrade projects.
• Assess existing systems and equipment to identify replacement and upgrade needs, and communicate technical requirements to contractors, consultants, and internal partners.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on project scope, budgeting, scheduling, contractor coordination, regulatory requirements, and quality control.
• Provide engineering review and technical expertise throughout projects and perform engineering design reviews for construction projects as required.
• Direct, coordinate, review, and approve professional design consultant deliverables, including plans, program documents, designs, estimates, and project budgets.
• Ensure system specifications are current and aligned with organizational goals.
• Liaise with design firms and contractors regarding electrical design, code compliance, system specifications, and industry best practices.
• Review and approve studies and design and construction documents prepared by consultant design firms and specialty consultants.
• Maintain and update hospital electrical documentation.
• Serve as Project Manager for electrical equipment replacement projects.
• Provide engineering consultation to departments and staff regarding renovation and addition planning, design, and construction.
• Assess the feasibility of proposed construction and renovation projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings. Eligibility for benefits depends on employment type and status.

What This Job Offers

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