Electrical Engineer – Buildings Design

Michael Baker International

. Design and develop electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, telecommunications, grounding, and specialty systems for Federal, DoD, and facility-based projects .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical system design and development, including power distribution and telecommunications, while ensuring compliance with Federal agency criteria. Proficient in utilizing Revit, BIM platforms, and electrical engineering software to deliver coordinated design solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineer (PE) License5+ Years Electrical Engineering ExperienceRevit and BIM ProficiencyElectrical Engineering Software Experience

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Hard Skills

Electrical System DesignEngineering AnalysisConstruction Document PreparationSystem ModelingTechnical Report WritingBuilding Systems UnderstandingSite InvestigationsField AssessmentsProject CoordinationProposal Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentorshipCollaborationTime ManagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

RevitBIM PlatformsSKMEasyPowerAGi32ElumToolsBluebeamMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft TeamsSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

Federal ProjectsDoD ProjectsElectrical EngineeringBuilding CodesTechnical StandardsConstruction SupportCommissioning ActivitiesDesign DisciplinesClient EngagementsTechnical Presentations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, telecommunications, grounding, and specialty systems for Federal, DoD, and facility-based projects
Perform engineering analysis, calculations, evaluations, and system modeling
Prepare construction documents, engineering reports, specifications, and technical design packages
Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop coordinated and constructible design solutions
Research and evaluate products and equipment
Participate in project meetings and coordinate with clients, project managers, contractors, and other engineering disciplines
Assist with site investigations, field assessments, construction support, and commissioning activities
Review project requirements and technical standards for compliance with applicable codes and Federal agency criteria
Support proposal development, qualifications packages, and technical presentations
Utilize Revit, BIM platforms, and industry-standard electrical analysis software
Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers, designers, and CAD technicians
Travel occasionally for project meetings, site visits, and client engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical Engineering emphasis
5+ years of related electrical engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
U.S. Citizenship required
Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Understanding of building systems and coordination among design disciplines, clients, and construction teams
Experience with electrical engineering software such as SKM, EasyPower, AGi32, or ElumTools
Familiarity with Revit and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint
Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality and schedule commitments

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Tuition reimbursement
Occasional travel opportunities to support project meetings, site visits, and client engagements