Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in Lansing, MI. This role involves overseeing designer work, providing technical leadership, performing quality reviews, and assisting with complex design tasks. The position also focuses on resolving project-related issues, motivating teams, and supporting departmental and corporate goals.

About the Role

Our electrical engineers work on a wide range of projects, including power generation and distribution (low 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) by performing peer reviews, QA/QC on projects prior to submission, and coordinating with supervisors or electrical department leaders.
• Prepare effective work plans and man-hour budgets for approval.
• Oversee 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 technical and business practices to enhance corporate objectives.
• Verify compliance with local codes and apply code provisions.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide a coordinated design.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 12–15+ years of electrical engineering design experience focused on building electrical systems.
• Licensed engineer in Michigan.
• Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and IEEE standards.
• Proficiency in Revit, AGI Lighting, and power studies software (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP).
• Extensive design experience with electrical power system equipment/components, such as switchgear, transformers, panelboards, generators, and grounding.
• Experience leading mid-sized and large projects.
• Willingness to travel to client locations as needed.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related communications and interactions.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Overtime compensation for exempt employees for billable hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
• Reimbursement for education and access to in-house resources for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program and wellness initiatives.
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.