Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Registered as a State of Michigan Professional Engineer or ability to transfer a PE from another state.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in design and construction of electrical systems for commercial, educational, or research buildings.
Expertise in primary voltage loop, substation, secondary power, photovoltaic, EV charging, and other electrical systems.
Experience with Master Planning or Capital Planning of electrical systems.
Proficient in electrical analysis software, such as SKM or AGi32.
Knowledge of Michigan Electrical Code, National Fire Alarm Code, ASHRAE 90.1, and related building codes.
Responsibilities
Report to the Manager of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering in Architecture, Engineering and Construction.
Lead master planning and design management activities for various projects, collaborating with stakeholders.
Manage project scope, schedule, and budget for renovation projects of campus buildings and infrastructure.
Provide drawing and specification documentation for electrical systems, coordinating with all disciplines.
Oversee consultant activities to ensure project requirements are met, including scope and budget goals.
Conduct field surveys to assess existing electrical systems and recommend alterations.
Present designs for compliance with codes and regulations, reviewing and stamping construction documents.
Benefits
Hybrid work mode options available, subject to departmental discretion.
Opportunity for professional development and training.
Engagement in sustainability initiatives and energy conservation measures.
Involvement in diverse projects across campus infrastructure.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
Report to the Manager of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering in Architecture, Engineering and Construction.
Participate in and at times lead master planning, capital planning, and design management activities for various projects and programs. Collaborate with U-M stakeholders to oversee primary voltage loop, substation, secondary power, photovoltaic, EV charging, lighting and control, fire alarm, emergency responder radio coverage, lightning protection, security, and other electrical systems, both at the building and the regional levels. Refine, enhance, and participate in analysis and long-term planning of campus infrastructure, applying energy conservation and carbon neutrality initiatives.
Provide design management for renovation projects of existing campus buildings and infrastructure. You will develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget. Project studies or designs may be self-performed or by a third-party consultant. You may be asked to function as the discipline or project lead.
Provide drawing and specification documentation for electrical systems for self-performed studies or designs. Layout equipment and systems, perform engineering calculations, and select equipment and devices with support from engineers or the Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Manager. Write standards and technical specifications. Coordinate the design with all disciplines and other U-M partners.
Manage consultant activities to ensure completion of the project requirements, including the scope, schedule, and budget goals for studies or designs by third-party consultants. Develop Request for Proposals and review payment invoices.
Perform field surveys in electrical, mechanical, and other building spaces to document existing electrical systems and to understand building interferences. You will assess condition and performance of systems and components. Develop recommendations for alterations to buildings and infrastructure based on the findings of field surveys and evaluations.
Present and review designs with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with codes and regulations. You will review and stamp construction documents to be submitted to the State of Michigan Bureau of Fire Safety.
Coordinate anticipated construction activities with stakeholders. Evaluate contract bids and make recommendations on contract awards.
Administer RFIs and construction bulletins for design revisions. You will review and process shop drawings, help resolve construction issues, and monitor commissioning activities.
Review and recommend energy conservation measures.
Interview, recommend selection of, train, and evaluate engineering support staff.
Skills You Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Registered as a State of Michigan Professional Engineer, or the ability to transfer a PE from another state.
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in the design and construction of electrical systems for commercial, educational, or research type buildings, including demonstrated leadership in design and project management
Expertise with or considerable knowledge of primary voltage loop, substation, secondary power, photovoltaic, EV charging, lighting and control, fire alarm, emergency responder radio coverage, lightning protection, security, and other electrical systems.
Experience with Master Planning or Capital Planning of electrical systems.
Experience with electrical analysis software, such as SKM or AGi32.
Experience with planning, organizing, and overseeing design professionals, such as engineers, architects, designers, and drafters, to provide construction documents and construction administration on capital projects.
Considerable knowledge of life cycle analysis, value engineering, energy analysis and sustainable design, and work load management.
Considerable knowledge of the Michigan Electrical Code, National Fire Alarm Code, ASHRAE 90.1, and other related building codes.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
285305
Working Title
Senior Electrical Engineer
Job Title
Electrical Engineer Lead
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Aec
Department
AEC-Architecture & Engineering
Posting Begin/End Date
11/04/2026 - 11/11/2026
Salary
$120,000.00 - $150,000.00
Career Interest
Engineering & Architecture
About University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
