Senior Facilities Electrical Engineer

Corewell Health • Southfield, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Facilities Electrical Engineer leads preliminary project activities for moderate to complex projects involving replacement and upgrades 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, budgeting, scheduling, contractor coordination, regulatory requirements, and quality control, and provides engineering review and technical expertise throughout projects. The position also performs engineering design review for Corewell Health construction projects as needed.

The engineer oversees professional design consultant services, directs and reviews deliverables, and reviews plans, program documents, designs, and construction bid documents, including estimates and project budgets. The role maintains current system specifications and hospital electrical documentation, serves as a liaison to design firms and contractors, reviews consultant studies and design/construction documents, and manages electrical equipment replacement projects. It also advises departments and staff on renovation and addition planning, design, and construction, including assessing project feasibility.

Travel throughout Corewell Health East is required. The position is based at the Corewell Health Southfield Center, works a day shift, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Electrical design experience in a health care environment.
• State of Michigan professional engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Lead preliminary activities for moderate to complex projects replacing or upgrading electrical and mechanical systems across hospital facilities.
• Assess existing systems and equipment to identify replacement and upgrade needs.
• Communicate technical requirements to electrical 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.
• Perform engineering design review for Corewell Health construction projects as required.
• Oversee professional design consultant services, including directing, coordinating, reviewing, and approving deliverables.
• Review plan and program documents, designs, and construction bid documents, including estimates and project budgets.
• Ensure system specifications are current and aligned with organizational goals.
• Liaise with design firms and contractors, providing guidance on 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 intended to support 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.

What This Job Offers

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