Essential Responsibilities:
Design and Development:
- Lead the design of electrical power, lighting, life safety, and security systems for commercial and K-12 educational buildings.
- Develop detailed electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and specifications.
- Ensure designs comply with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
Project Management:
- Manage electrical engineering projects from concept through completion.
- Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
Technical Expertise:
- Provide technical guidance and expertise in the selection of electrical power and lighting systems, life safety systems, and security systems and components.
- Conduct detailed site inspections and assessments to ensure design feasibility and compliance.
- Perform load calculations, lighting calculations, short-circuit analysis, arc flash hazard analysis, and other engineering calculations as needed.
- Specify lighting controls and luminaire selections, ensuring lighting designs meet current standards and client needs.
- Specify and size standby power systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Determine work assignments, priorities, and procedures for subordinates.
- Responsible for assigning, scheduling, and ensuring the quality and quantity of work.
- Approve time off and schedule adjustments.
- Provide training and coaching.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably with prior K-12 design experience.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects.
- Demonstrated creative thinking, design ability, and technical proficiency.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Michigan required, or ability to obtain license via reciprocity.
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency in electrical design software and lighting design calculation software.
- Proficiency in Revit.
- Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Bluebeam preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as needed. Sites are anticipated to all be within the State of Michigan.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with sustainable design practices and energy-efficient systems.
- Knowledge of advanced electrical systems such as smart grids, renewable energy systems, and energy storage solutions.
