Electrical Engineer

What You'll Do

• Report to the Manager for Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
• Provide design management for renovation projects of existing campus buildings and infrastructure. You will develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget. Project designs may be self-performed or by a third-party consultant.
• Provide drawing and specification documentation for power, lighting, fire alarm, and auxiliary systems for self-performed design. Layout equipment and systems, perform engineering calculations such as load, short circuit, and arc flash, and select equipment and devices with support from lead engineers or the electrical engineering manager. Write standards and technical specifications. Coordinate the design with all disciplines and other U-M partners.
• Manage consultant activities to ensure completion of the project requirements, including the scope, schedule, and budget goals for designs by third-party consultants. Develop Request for Proposals and review payment invoices.
• Meet and communicate with facility managers, professors, researchers, and other partners to develop project goals. Consult with the electrical engineering manager and other office leadership to determine resource allocation needs and to provide project updates. Assist and direct drafters to accomplish project tasks and supporting office priorities.
• Perform field surveys in mechanical, electrical, and other building spaces to document existing electrical systems and to understand building interferences. You will assess conditions and performance of systems and components. Develop recommendations for alterations to buildings and infrastructure based on the findings of field surveys and evaluations.
• Review designs with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with codes and regulations. Administer RFIs and construction bulletins for design revisions. You will review and process shop drawings and help resolve construction issues.
• Participate in or lead groups and initiatives, such as the development of new master details or specifications.

Skills You Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

Registered as a State of Michigan Professional Engineer (PE).

Four or more years of progressively responsible experience in the design and construction of electrical systems for commercial, educational, or research type buildings, including experience in design management.

Knowledge and expertise with primary voltage systems and secondary voltage systems (<1>
Experience with lighting and lighting control design.

Experience with fire alarm design.

Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Revit platforms and industry-standard power and lighting calculation software.

Knowledge of the NEC, NFPA 72, ASHRAE 90.1, and other related building codes.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including maternity and parental leaves
• Hybrid work environment
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

Facilities & Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respective, collaborative, solutions-based and proactive.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

279587

Working Title

Electrical Engineer

Job Title

Electrical Engineer Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid


Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Aec

Department

AEC-Architecture & Engineering

Posting Begin/End Date

7/02/2026 - 8/17/2026

Salary

$80,000.00 - $95,000.00

Career Interest

Engineering & Architecture