Senior Electrical Engineer

INTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORY 

The Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical is one of the business verticals at Michael Baker International with more than 850 professionals located across the country. Established as a national professional and consulting services delivery platform, we unite architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver holistic and innovative solutions that address the business and project objectives of our clients. We serve clients across various sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.

Integrated Design leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering, as well as architecture and planning. Our Advisory capabilities include providing solutions across the project life cycle along with resilience services. This offering showcases the firm’s expertise in areas such as strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, energy resiliency and more.

Over the past 85 years, Michael Baker has built a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity as we partner with our clients to solve complex built environment and critical infrastructure challenges. We have achieved success as a company by employing a solutions-oriented mindset and continually evolving our capabilities to best serve our clients. The Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical supports our long-term growth strategy, enhanced capabilities and unique areas of expertise that focus on high performance buildings, intelligent systems and critical infrastructure. We are focused on a holistic approach, informed decision-making and innovative solutions for our clients. This supports our goal to aggressively pursue, win and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients, as well as expand into new markets.

DESCRIPTION

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is excited to take on a role as a technical expert and team leader.

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our projects—leading the design of cutting-edge electrical systems while building strong relationships with clients and partners. You’ll work alongside a talented team of engineers, architects, and designers to bring innovative, sustainable, and high-performance buildings to life.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of electrical construction plans, including layouts, details, and specifications.
• Engineer comprehensive building systems including lighting, power distribution, and specialty electrical systems.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams—architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and other building systems professionals.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Engage with clients, contribute to proposals, and support business development efforts.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in designing building electrical systems across a variety of project types.
• Strong technical skills and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to lead projects and contribute to strategic growth.

Other job responsibilities include:

• Perform complex analysis, calculations, design, evaluation and inspection for a specific area of technical expertise which includes Electrical Power and Lighting.
• Utilize Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD software to complete construction drawings. Also, use Revit as an engineering tool to design the electrical systems including device layout, power circuiting, lighting design, panel schedules, etc.
• Review project requirements and specifications and confer with other disciplines and managers to determine assistance required in plan preparation, evaluation of project conditions, design changes and reports.
• Front-facing with clients. Perform client and project needs assessments, determine and discuss potential solutions, and ensure satisfactory customer service. Also, attend project meetings to present design concepts and make adjustments to meet client requirements.
• Prepare and present technical and program information to team members, management, and clients in a clear and logical manner.
• Complete design tasks by detailing the scope of work, conducting the analysis, inspecting the site, reviewing the requirements to assure the quality of the assigned task.
• Coordinate or perform field work to gather data and materials.
• Maintain a working knowledge of government, military and industry criteria and standards.
• Perform quality control procedures such as reviewing project deliverables prior to client submissions also performing an internal technical review of other engineers’ designs.
• Create a good line of communication with both internal and external customers.
• Edit and review technical specifications and prepare a written narrative as part of the project deliverables.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, answer RFI’s and perform site visits as needed during the construction phase.
• Prepare design fees for project managers or contractors as required as part of proposal or RFP process.
• Experience with Telecommunications, Electronic Security Systems, Intercom, Public Address, Audiovisual, and additional special systems preferred.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years of related experience required for this position
• Professional engineering (PE) license required 
• Experience in building electrical design
• Experience with the National Electrical Code and basic power calculations
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills to effectively interface and communicate with team members, customers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Familiarity with government, client, and industry local codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects
• Knowledge of SKM and/or Easy Power software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and PDF software such as Adobe or Bluebeam
• Ability to be self-motivated and to research and troubleshoot problems as they arise
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines
• Complete work in efficient and accurate manner
• Ability to train, mentor and supervise junior engineers
• Availability to occasionally travel to project locations

Other preferred skills include:

• Federal Design-Build experience preferred 
• Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria
• Medium voltage design experienced
• Lightning protection system design experience
• LEED Certification (LEED GA, LEED AP, etc.)
• Knowledge of AGI32 and/or ElumTools lighting design software

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $130,000- $160,000. The actual salary offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
•    Medical, dental, vision insurance
•    401k Retirement Plan
•    Health Savings Account (HSA)
•    Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
•    Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
•    Professional and personal development
•    Generous paid time off
•    Commuter and wellness benefits

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About UsMichael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.