Project Engineer - Electrical

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Join Michael Baker International, consistently honored as a Top 20 transportation firm by Engineering News-Record. Embark on an outstanding journey where your expertise will shine in a world-class environment dedicated to flawless transportation solutions. Our ambitious team thrives on collaboration, determined to successfully implement innovative practices.

What We're Looking For:

The Electrical Project Engineer supports Project Managers in the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure projects. This role involves preparing and reviewing electrical designs, collaborating across disciplines, and supporting projects from concept through construction. You'll work alongside experienced managers and designers while building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project teams—no two days are the same.

What You'll Do:

Perform electrical design, analysis, and calculations for infrastructure projects. Prepare construction documents including plans, one‑lines, schematics, panel schedules, and lighting layouts. Develop power distribution and lighting designs, technical specifications, and cost estimates. Use AutoCAD and MicroStation to produce design drawings. Collaborate with project managers and multi‑disciplinary teams to support project delivery. Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction support as needed. Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs during design and construction. Perform quality control reviews of project deliverables. Present technical information to project teams and clients. Support proposals, fee development, and schedules to deliver projects on time and budget. What You Need to

Succeed:

BS in Electrical Engineering. 5-8 years of relevant electrical engineering experience. PE license or ability to obtain within 2 years. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam. Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. Ability to learn company systems, client standards, and procedures quickly.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation. Experience with NEC and low‑/medium‑voltage power calculations. Familiarity with lighting design software (Visual Pro, AGI32). Experience with electrical modeling software (SKM, ETAP). Background in highway or transportation power and lighting systems.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. #LI-RC1 #LI-HYBRID