Michael Baker International

Electrical Engineer (Building Design)

Michael Baker International$107K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering
  • 5 years of related experience
  • Licensed Professional Engineer Required
  • Strong visual and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient understanding of design/engineering disciplines inter-relationships
  • Extensive experience with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of electrical construction documents, including layouts and specifications.
  • Engineer comprehensive building power and lighting systems for diverse project types.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects and civil engineers, to create integrated building solutions.
  • Engage with clients, support proposal development, and contribute to the company's business growth.
  • Perform advanced analysis and design evaluations for electrical systems.
  • Utilize Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD for producing electrical system construction drawings and layouts.
  • Define scope of work and conduct site inspections to ensure design quality and compliance.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a passionate and detail-driven Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Providence, RI. This job will allow the flexibility to work remotely. In this role, you'll lead the design and documentation of electrical systems for a wide range of impactful building projects-from federal and Department of Defense initiatives to healthcare, data centers, higher education, and industrial facilities.

You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and building systems professionals to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions. This is a hands-on opportunity to influence every stage of the design process while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

We're looking for someone with strong organizational skills, deep technical expertise, and a passion for constructability and quality. If you're ready to take on complex challenges and help shape the future of building systems, we'd love to hear from you.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Participate in the design and development of electrical construction documents, including layouts, details, and specifications.
  • Engineer complete building systems-lighting, power distribution, and specialty electrical systems-across a variety of project types.
  • Collaborate with architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and other disciplines to deliver integrated building solutions.
  • Engage with clients, support proposal development, and contribute to business growth.
  • Perform advanced analysis, calculations, and design evaluations for electrical power and lighting systems.
  • Use Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD to produce construction drawings and design electrical systems, including device layouts, circuiting, lighting, and panel schedules.
  • Review project requirements and coordinate with other disciplines to refine design strategies and respond to evolving project conditions.
  • Participate in client meetings, assess project needs, present design concepts, and adjust plans to meet client expectations.
  • Communicate technical and program information clearly to team members, management, and clients.
  • Define scope of work, conduct site inspections, and ensure quality and compliance throughout the design process.
  • Coordinate or perform field work to gather data and verify existing conditions.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of government, military, and industry standards.
  • Conduct internal technical reviews and quality control checks on project deliverables.
  • Maintain strong communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Edit and review technical specifications and contribute written narratives for project documentation.
  • Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and perform site visits during construction.
  • Prepare design fee estimates for proposals and RFPs.

FUTURE GROWTH
  • We are committed to the growth of our personnel and we support this with world-class learning and development, including internal training that leads to career advancement, structured mentoring, and support for professional development
  • As your knowledge and capabilities increase, you will be able to explore our management and technical career paths

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering
  • 5 years of related experience
  • Licensed Professional Engineer Required
  • Effective visual/verbal communication skills
  • Possess a proficient understanding of inter-relationships among design/engineering disciplines, clients, and construction
  • Extensive experience in Autodesk Revit/AutoCAD

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Engineering software experience (SKM, EasyPower, AGI32, or Elumtools)
  • Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Micro-Grid Design experience

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY

This is a remote role, however, the selected candidate will have the option to work in the Providence, RI office.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $107,000 - $140,000. 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, skillet, and physical work location.

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


About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.
Learn more about Michael Baker International
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1940

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