Sr. Electrical Engineer

Company: Barton Malow Company Job Location: Southfield, Michigan Position: Sr. Electrical Engineer REQ ID: 11480

Barton Malow Company is currently seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer in our Preconstruction department based in Southfield, Michigan. Position Overview

Barton Malow Company is seeking a highly qualified Electrical Engineer to fill a role in electrical engineering for the construction of new or reovation of existing large industrial facilities. The ideal candidate must possess academic, professional, and technical criteria, with a strong emphasis on leadership, communication, and hands-on experience in a variety of facilities.

The candidate must demonstrate a strong balance of technical expertise, project experience, leadership, and communication skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Electrical Knowledge

This position is for a senior level electrical engineer with a minimum of 10 years of electrical engineering design experience with a focus on medium voltage and low voltage electrical power systems design, lighting systems design, and low voltage systems design. Engineers with less than 10 years' experience are encouraged to apply if there is a strong desire to grow into a senior position.

Familiarity with national electrical engineering firms and electrical contractors is a plus. Must possess the ability to prepare engineering and electrical execution bid packages and have the ability to negotiate scopes of services and contracts.

The candidate must possess analytical skills with ability to perform electrical load and lighting calculations, and the ability to analyze short circuit coordination, and arc flash studies.

Familiarity with power distribution equipment including medium voltage and low voltage switchgears, substations, switchboards, transformers is required. Candidate should be familiar with equipment manufacturers (both domestic and international). Knowledge and familiarity with equipment testing and commissioning methods and results is preferred.

Knowledge of utility high voltage substations and utility switch yards design is a significant advantage.

Engineering Design

The design capabilities are anticipated to cover diverse facilities such as:

• Industrial and large commercial facilities
• Hospitals
• Stadiums
• High rise buildings

Have an engineering knowledge on the workflows of engineering and BIM coordination. Knowledge and proficiency with Navisworks and Revit is a plus but not required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

An accredited Electrical Engineering (EE) degree from a recognized U.S. institution.

Experience with automotive plants and EV battery production facilities is a significant advantage.

Experience with the following areas will be considered a significant advantage to the applicant:

• Estimating: Ability to perform conceptual and detailed project estimates. Familiarity with the estimating process and development of estimates for projects will be considered positive.
• Construction Support: Candidates with knowledge and experience supporting the field team during the execution of the project will be a plus. Experience to prepare and/or manage procurement packages process and equipment testing and commissioning procedures.
• Leadership: The Candidate must possess the ability to manage and lead a team of electrical engineers and estimators to perform their project duties.
• Management: Strong communication and coordination skills to plan and lead project meetings with Owners, Engineering firms, Contractors, Vendors, and Manufacturers.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.