Electrical / Electronic Engineer III

Job Title: Electrical Facilities Engineer
Location: Detroit, Michigan.
Pay Range: $58-60 per hour
Job Type: W2 Contract 

Position Summary:
This role performs engineering duties related to electrical systems supporting plant facilities, offices, and operations. The Electrical Facilities Engineer will manage facility projects, improve energy efficiency, troubleshoot plant infrastructure, and provide electrical designs for new and existing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimate, plan, coordinate, design, and manage facility installation projects.
• Specify equipment and systems supporting plant infrastructure and facility processes.
• Troubleshoot electrical, infrastructure, and facility process issues.
• Support electrical distribution systems, including 15kV, 4.8kV, 480V, and 120V.
• Support compressors, chillers, HVAC systems, standby generators, UPS systems, lighting, and utility equipment.
• Support fiber-optic, Ethernet, life safety, fire suppression, and security systems.
• Develop and implement designs for electrical infrastructure equipment and systems.
• Coordinate work with skilled trades, supervisors, outside contractors, and service technicians.
• Apply National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Interpret electrical schematics, prints, and technical drawings.
• Manage multiple engineering projects with minimal supervision.
• Participate in cross-functional teams supporting plant engineering initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or an equivalent field.
• 5+ years of Plant Engineering or Facility Engineering experience.
• Electrical engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, prints, and drawings.
• Strong knowledge of electrical system layouts for new installations.
• Working knowledge and practical application of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E.
• Understanding of building infrastructure, utilities, and electrical distribution systems.
• Experience managing facility or plant engineering projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with machining, assembly, testing, and final manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in a unionized labor environment.
• Experience with Maximo, SAP, and Microsoft Outlook.

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