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Electrical Engineer

MalaceHR


Job Location:

Troy, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 September 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 28 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

MalaceHR is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This position is responsible for transforming initial red-line concepts into detailed constructible engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Revit while working closely with senior engineering leadership.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing electrical systems for commercial building projects and a strong understanding of applicable codes calculations and construction requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and develop detailed electrical designs for a variety of building and construction projects.
  • Create update and maintain AutoCAD and Revit drawing packages.
  • Perform electrical system design equipment selection layout and sizing with guidance from senior engineering leadership.
  • Design and develop:
    • Lighting and power circuitry
    • Voltage drop calculations
    • Short-circuit calculations
    • Interior and exterior lighting layouts
    • Lighting fixture specifications and schedules
    • Lighting calculations
    • Low-voltage lighting control systems
    • Electrical distribution systems
    • Electrical single-line diagrams
    • Utility coordination plans
    • Fire alarm system layouts and calculations
    • Data and communications systems
    • Sound and security system layouts
    • Emergency and life-safety systems
    • Energy code analyses
  • Participate in conceptual design and project planning.
  • Ensure designs comply with project schedules regulatory requirements applicable codes and industry best practices.
  • Maintain responsibility for engineering accuracy quality control and code compliance throughout the design process.
  • Prepare engineering calculations drawings and documentation that are accurate constructible and consistent with project requirements.
  • Coordinate with local building officials and authorities having jurisdiction regarding code compliance.
  • Assist with project site visits field verification and reporting as required.
  • Coordinate with internal teams clients contractors vendors and other project stakeholders.
  • Support department activities including plotting drawings preparing transmittals organizing project documentation and coordinating deliverables.
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Candidates with degrees or backgrounds in other engineering or construction disciplines may be considered based on relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional electrical design experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit required.
  • Experience designing electrical systems for commercial or similar building environments.
  • Strong understanding of electrical distribution lighting life-safety fire alarm and low-voltage systems.
  • Knowledge of applicable electrical building energy and life-safety codes.
  • Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to develop accurate technical calculations and engineering documentation.
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Comfortable collaborating with engineers project managers clients contractors vendors and other stakeholders.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Ability to travel occasionally to project sites as required.