Electrical Engineer

Title: Electrical EngineerReports to: Principal ArchitectDept: Engineering | ElectricalLicense: Licensed PE required — Michigan registration or reciprocity eligibility at time of hireLocation: Royal Oak, MIThe Electrical Engineer will help grow the firm’s internal engineering capability, along with collaborating with external consultants, where applicable, and mechanical teams. This individual is a licensed Professional Engineer who will design and produce stamped electrical construction documents across company's healthcare, institutional, and commercial portfolio, coordinate electrical scope within the firm’s BIM environment, and serve as the firm’s internal electrical authority from early design through construction administration. The Electrical Engineer works in tandem with company's Mechanical Engineer to provide complete in-house building systems coverage. In addition to power and lighting design, this role includes coordination of fire alarm, low-voltage, AV/telecom, and security systems. Healthcare project experience is a plus; the ability to work independently as the sole in-house electrical engineer is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and produce stamped electrical construction documents on assigned company's projects across all project phases, including power distribution, lighting, emergency/standby power, and grounding systemsPerform electrical load calculations; size and specify service entrance equipment, switchgear, panelboards, transformers, and distribution systems appropriate to project type and occupancyDesign interior and exterior lighting systems including fixture selection, photometric analysis, lighting controls, and daylighting integration; ensure compliance with applicable energy codesDesign emergency and standby power systems including generator sizing, automatic transfer switches, and essential electrical systems for healthcare and institutional occupanciesCoordinate fire alarm system scope with licensed fire alarm contractors and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ); produce fire alarm riser diagrams and device layouts for contractor design-build packages where applicableCoordinate low-voltage systems including structured cabling, AV/telecom, access control, and security/CCTV with licensed specialty contractors; produce system riser diagrams and infrastructure requirementsCoordinate electrical scope within the project BIM model; participate in multi-discipline coordination meetings and resolve conflicts with architectural, mechanical, structural, and civil teamsCoordinate with the Mechanical Engineer on equipment power requirements, controls wiring, and building automation system (BAS) integrationPrepare electrical specifications across applicable MasterFormat divisions; review shop drawings and submittals during construction administrationConduct site visits during construction to observe electrical installations, respond to RFIs, and confirm conformance with construction documentsSupport business development by contributing to proposals and client presentations where in-house engineering capability is a differentiatorEstablish electrical standards, typical details, and specifications libraries for the firm as the engineering practice is built outQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required; Master’s degree preferredLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) required — Electrical PE license required7+ years of electrical engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in power distribution and lighting design for commercial, institutional, or healthcare projectsExperience in an AEC firm or related industry preferredExperience designing emergency and standby power systems; familiarity with NFPA 110 (Emergency and Standby Power) and NFPA 99 (Healthcare Facilities) a meaningful plusWorking knowledge of fire alarm, low-voltage, AV/telecom, access control, and security systems coordination within an A/E project delivery contextProficiency in Revit and AutoCADFamiliarity with applicable codes and standardsHealthcare or institutional project experience preferred; familiarity with essential electrical systems, isolated power panels, and nurse call coordination is a meaningful plusAbility to work independently as the sole in-house electrical engineer while collaborating effectively within a multi-discipline teamStrong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable in client, contractor, and AHJ-facing settings