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Company: Barton Malow Company

Job Location: Southfield, Michigan 

Position: Sr. Electrical Engineer and Estimator Lead

REQ ID: 11480

Barton Malow Company is currently seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer and Estimator Lead in our Preconstruction department based in Southfield, Michigan. 

Position Overview

Barton Malow Company is seeking a highly qualified Electrical Engineer to fill a dual role in electrical engineering and estimating. The ideal candidate must meet rigorous academic, professional, and technical criteria, with a strong emphasis on leadership, communication, and hands-on experience in a variety of facilities.

The candidate must demonstrate a strong balance of technical expertise, project experience, leadership, and communication skills.

Must be ready to present examples of work and showcase how their skills align with the company’s needs for this significant role

KEY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Electrical Knowledge

  • This position is for a senior level electrical engineer with a minimum of 10 years of electrical engineering design experience with a focus on medium voltage and low voltage electrical power systems design, lighting systems design, and low voltage systems design. Engineers with less than 10 years’ experience are encouraged to apply if they think that they can fulfil this position.
  • Candidates must demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with national electrical engineering firms and electrical contractors. Must possess the ability to prepare engineering and electrical execution bid packages and have the ability to negotiate scopes of services and contracts.
  • The candidate must possess analytical skills with ability to perform electrical load calculations, lighting foot-candle calculations, short circuit and coordination studies, and arc flash studies.
  • Familiarity with power distribution equipment including medium voltage and low voltage switchgears, substations, switchboards, transformers. Candidate must also be familiar with equipment manufacturers (both domestic and international). Knowledge and familiarity with equipment NETA testing and commissioning.
  • Knowledge of utility high voltage substations and utility switch yards design is a significant advantage.

Engineering Design

  • The design capabilities are anticipated to cover diverse facilities such as:
    • hospitals, stadiums, high rise buildings, large commercial facilities and industrial facilities.
    • The candidate must demonstrate capabilities performing design on large programs.
    • Have an engineering knowledge on the workflows of engineering and BIM coordination.
      • Knowledge and proficiency with Navisworks and Revit is a plus but not required.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

  • An accredited Electrical Engineering (EE) degree from a recognized U.S. institution.
  • Experience with automotive plants and EV battery production facilities is a significant advantage.

 

Experience with the following areas will be considered a significant advantage to the applicant.

  • Estimating: Ability to perform conceptual and detailed project estimates. Familiarity with the estimating process and development of estimates for projects will be considered positive.
  • Construction Support: Candidates with knowledge and experience supporting the field team during the execution of the project will be a plus. In addition, the Candidate must have experience with major equipment procurement process with ability to prepare and/or manage procurement packages process and equipment testing and commissioning procedures.
  • Leadership: The Candidate must possess proven ability to manage and lead a team of electrical engineers and estimators to perform their project duties.
  • Management: Strong communication and coordination skills to plan and lead project meetings with Owners, Engineering firms, Contractors, Vendors, and Manufacturers.
  • Training: Ability to train and mentor younger engineers and estimators.
  • Communication: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.


Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight or marital status.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters: We do not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged and under contract to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without prior agreement will be considered the property of Barton Malow with the right to engage at our sole discretion without any obligations or fees owed.

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