Colliers Engineering & Design
Multi‑discipline engineering, architecture, design & consulting for public and private sector projects.
Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings
Lead design, QA/QC, and mentorship for building electrical engineering projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role oversees designer work, provides technical leadership, performs quality reviews of design packages, and assists with complex design tasks. It also resolves electrical project issues, motivates teams, identifies problems, recommends improvements, and helps achieve department, division, and corporate goals. • Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) by performing peer reviews and QA/QC on projects before submission and coordinating with supervisors. • Prepare effective work plans and man‑hour budgets for approval. • Manage quality control/quality assurance processes for all assigned projects. • Participate in proposal formulation and provide marketing support, including business development. • Mentor junior staff in technical and business practices to advance corporate objectives. • Verify that all design aspects comply with local codes and apply appropriate code provisions. • Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver coordinated designs. • Maintain a licensed professional engineer status in Michigan. • Collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure coordinated designs. • Lead mid‑size and large projects successfully.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸peer review
- ▸qa/qc
- ▸work planning
- ▸code compliance
- ▸design coordination
- ▸project lead
What You Bring
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Building Engineering Services team in Southfield, MI. Candidates must hold a professional engineering license in Michigan. • Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. • Have 12–15+ years of building electrical systems design experience. • Demonstrate solid knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and IEEE standards. • Be proficient in Revit, AGI Lighting, and power study software such as SKM, EasyPower, and ETAP. • Possess extensive experience with power system equipment including switchgear, transformers, panelboards, generators, and grounding systems. • Be willing to travel to client locations as needed. • Communicate clearly in English, both written and verbal, for all job‑related interactions.
Requirements
- ▸bsc electrical
- ▸pe michigan
- ▸12+ years
- ▸revit
- ▸nec
- ▸power equipment
Benefits
Colliers offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that supports work‑life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid pregnancy disability leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth, generous paid time off with parental and military leave, employee referral and professional license bonuses, and straight‑time pay for billable hours over 40 per week. The company also provides professional growth resources such as education reimbursement, free in‑house courses, mentorship programs, wellness initiatives, a Women’s Organization, and philanthropic opportunities.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time