Electrical Engineer
Position Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer to join our dynamic team of professionals. As an electrical engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems and components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet high-quality standards and adhere to safety regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Design and Development: Create and implement electrical designs for various projects and clients ensuring they meet technical specifications and regulatory standards
- System Integration: Collaborate with teams to integrate electrical systems into larger projects ensuring seamless functionality and performance
- Testing and Validation: Conduct testing and validation of electrical systems to identify and address any issues
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of electrical designs, specifications, and testing procedures
- Innovation: Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovative solutions
Required Traits & Characteristics:
- Excellent oral and written communication, including ability to complete complex technical assignments and prepare and analyze technical reports
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Organizational Relationships:
- Reports directly to Regional Manager, Architecture
Required Education/Experience:
- 5-10 years’ experience in electrical / power distribution design engineering
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Michigan with the ability for licensure in Ohio and Indiana
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
- Familiarity with renewable energy systems
Travel:
- Position based in Royal Oak or Southgate, Michigan
- Travel between offices for collaboration with team members and for project meetings will be required
About Wightman:
Let’s face it: no matter your career trajectory – whether you’re just starting out, currently in a mid-level position, or are looking to accelerate your career opportunities – you want to work for a firm that does great work, gives back to their community, supports your career path, and do it all alongside people with whom you can connect. After all, you spend a third of your day at work; why do it in a place where you do not feel valued, are longing for more responsibility, or feel disconnected from your clients? If you are seeking a position at a legacy consulting firm that is wholly owned by its employees, looking to do impactful work that matters, and find a work culture that supports your family life, bring your skills to Wightman.
Our full-service architectural, civil engineering, and land surveying firm, which was established in 1946, exists to serve people and the communities in which we live. We have a dynamic team of over 190 professionals that work to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, education, commercial, and energy clients throughout the Great Lakes region. We offer our clients comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Services, GIS, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Reality Capture. What does that mean? It means we design and build awe-inspiring and award-winning streetscapes and 21st century learning environments, inspect interstates and bridges that ensure safe travel, accurately determine boundary lines and draw topographic maps, support energy service providers grow and enhance their green and traditional infrastructure, construct data-driven mapping solutions, envision outdoor gathering spaces that foster community, and so much more.
We are fun, creative, and passionate about our work and family life. To learn more, visit our Life at Wightman page: https://gowightman.com/careers/life-at-wightman