Senior Electrical Engineer

Established in 1974, Sidock Group is a full-service multi-disciplined firm with offices throughout Michigan. Sidock Group, Inc. is a service-based organization whose primary mission is to provide innovative, engineered solutions tailored to our clients' individual needs. To further this mission, we promote long-term client relationships, remain closely involved with our clients and their projects, and assemble qualified and dedicated teams for each project in an effort to assure that our clients receive the services they expect and deserve.

Sidock Group offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) Tax-Deferred savings plan.

Sidock Group, Inc. has employment opportunities for an Electrical Senior Project Engineer / Electrical Project Manager in our Novi, MI office. Ideal candidates will have an experience level of 10 years plus.

Responsibilities:

• Technical site engineering for commercial, industrial, governmental, and aviation projects.
• Prepare drawing packages for all stages of projects from initial concept, studies, site plan, and client approval, through permitting, bidding, & construction.
• Prepare proposals and lead electrical design teams to meet the goals of proposed projects. Responsible for cost management of project budgets.
• Training and development of junior engineering staff and CAD/Designers.
• Develop drawing packages for equipment layout, grounding, wiring, and associated details.
• Review client, local, state, and national code requirements to develop site layouts and meet special requirements. Codes include but are not limited to building codes (IBC), energy codes (ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC), National Electric Code (NFPA 70), Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72).
• Review and incorporate client-specific design standards into projects.
• Review equipment vendor documentation to determine installation and integration requirements.
• Work closely with designers, engineers, and project managers to coordinate electrical design with other disciplines, both within the firm and partnering consultants, to meet project deliverables.
• Preparation of project and equipment specification documents.
• Review of RFI’s, contractor submittals, and shop drawings.
• Develop electrical wiring drawings such as one-line diagrams, plc and motor starter schematics, and control panel wiring diagrams.
• Develop electrical power and conduit plans, lighting plans, and general system plans (low voltage communications, fire alarm, automatic door operators, etc.).
• Ability to write programs for PLCs and HMIs using Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems (preferred)
• Develop and maintain CAD standards and templates.
• Client interface as part of the team.
• Site visits for field measurements and inspections.
• Preparation of technical reports, project cost estimates, and engineering studies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent ABET-accredited degree.
• Professional Engineering License in Michigan or the ability to become licensed through reciprocity.
• Prior project management experience
• Low and Medium Voltage Power distribution and grounding systems design experience.
• Flexibility in work hours to meet project deadlines required.
• Construction experience is a plus.
• Preparation of Arc Flash, Short Circuit, and Relay Coordination Studies. ETAP experience is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Able to interface and perform in a team-based environment, and individually.
• Proficient in Adobe (or Bluebeam) and Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of motor starter and motor control.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person