Healthcare Electrical Engineer II; and Hybrid

Overview

Healthcare Electrical Engineer II (Relocation and Hybrid Options Available) – Grand Rapids, MI, USA;
Charlotte, NC, USA.

Posted Friday, December 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Progressive AE is a full-service, forward-thinking design firm with offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Charlotte, North Carolina. We work on projects around the country and encourage original thinking across the organization. We offer benefits of an employee-owned company, including wellness programs, flexible schedules, continuing education, mentorship, volunteer opportunities, and internal leadership roles.

As a Healthcare Electrical Engineer II, you will take a leadership role in building the Healthcare practice, designing and developing electrical systems, and translating concepts into final solutions for healthcare and research building types as part of a multi-disciplinary project team. You will influence project direction and outcomes by guiding the design and development of documentation and supervising project implementation in the field.

• Provide extensive expertise in electrical design, including code compliance, specifications, system integration, and constructability.
• Work cross-functionally to define project scope and budget, provide quality assurance, conduct work sessions and meetings, troubleshoot issues, prepare project documentation, and coordinate other technical components.
• Ensure the overall design intent of the project, as established by the Performance Based Design process, is reflected in detailed documentation.
• Attend site visits to resolve field issues such as unforeseen conditions, code issues, and interpretation of construction documents.
• Coordinate the work of the electrical design team through schematic design, development, and construction document phases; review reports, submittals, drawings, estimates, and calculations for accuracy.
• Prepare building models, detailed contract documents, construction documents, photometric simulations, arc flash studies, and specifications consistent with Progressive AE’s standards; promote effective use of design software and technology.
• Mentor, train, and direct the work of less experienced staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent experience for licensure.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with current license OR ability to obtain PE.
• 10+ years of relevant experience across diverse project types.
• Strong knowledge of Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience in Arc Flash Studies using suitable software.
• Proficiency in Elum Tools or Visual Lighting Software and Easy Power.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• CSI-CDT certification.
• LEED AP BD+C and WELL AP certification.
• Membership in professional organizations (e.g., ASHE, HEALS) and local chapters.
• NCEES registration and NSPE membership.
• Experience reporting/presenting at conferences, publishing white papers, and demonstrating thought leadership.

• People matter:
  Progressive Companies embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion with training, equitable recruitment, a DEI committee, and community partnerships.
• Equal opportunity employer:
  We are committed to diversity and inclusion; reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Employee ownership and culture:
  We are an employee-owned firm with a focus on development, mentorship, and work-life balance; benefits include hybrid work, ESOP, and paid service-learning hours.

Transforming Spaces. Empowering People. We are dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices aligned with AIA 2030 commitments and climate-responsive outcomes.