Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in our Lansing, MI office. Candidates must be licensed engineers.

This position will oversee designer work, provide team technical leadership, perform quality reviews of design packages, and assist directly with the more complex portions of the design process. It also plays an important role in resolving electrical project related issues, motivating teams, identifying problems, recommending improvement, and assisting in achieving department, division, and corporate goals.

Our electrical engineers are experienced in a wide range of projects including power generation and distribution for low voltage to medium voltage, lighting systems, fire alarms, security, and access control systems for advanced manufacturing, office buildings, complex warehouses, renewable energy, and other national clients.

• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) by performing peer reviews, QA/QC on projects prior to submission, and coordinating with supervisor or electrical department leader.
• Prepare effective work plans and man‑hour budgets for approval.
• Be responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
• Participate in formulating and coordinating proposals and provide marketing support, including business development.
• Mentor junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.
• Assist in verifying that all design aspects comply with local code and apply code provisions.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide a coordinated design.

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering required.
• 12‑15+ years electrical engineering design experience in building electrical systems required.
• A licensed engineer in Michigan is required.
• Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and IEEE standards.
• Proficient in Revit, AGI Lighting, and power studies software (SKM, Easy Power, ETAP).
• Extensive design experience with electrical power system equipment/components such as switch gear, transformers, panel boards, generators, grounding, etc.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to provide a coordinated design.
• Experience leading mid‑sized and large projects.
• Willingness to travel to client locations as needed.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. We are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects and company‑sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting work‑life balance through a generous compensation package that includes company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage;

paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and a straight‑time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 hours within a work week. We also provide an internal culture that encourages personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education, free in‑house courses, mentorship programs, wellness programs, a Women’s Organization, and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals so we can help you Accelerate Your Success.