Join Our Team as an Electrical Design Engineer!
đź“Ť Sterling Heights, MI | Relocation Assistance Provided
At Slifco Electric, we power some of the region’s biggest and most complex projects across the Automotive, Heavy Industrial, Commercial, and Mission Critical sectors - from ground-up construction to major renovations. With projects ranging from $30M-$400M, our work makes a real impact, and we’re looking for an Electrical Design Engineer ready to help bring these projects to life from concept to construction.
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in transforming ideas into fully coordinated construction-ready electrical designs. Working alongside senior engineering leadership, BIM teams, Project Managers, and field operations, you’ll design and analyze electrical systems that keep major facilities powered safely and efficiently.
- Design and analyze electrical power, lighting, and low-voltage systems for new construction and renovation projects.
- Develop detailed construction documents for installation, interconnection, and control of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Apply NFPA codes and industry standards to ensure compliant, high-quality designs.
- Create electrical layouts using AutoCAD with minimal supervision.
- Collaborate with BIM teams, Project Managers, and Field Operations to deliver fully coordinated designs.
- Conduct site visits, field measurements, and system verification.
- Review shop drawings and project submittals.
- Create and manage RFIs to support project execution.
- Maintain organized project documentation, calculations, and engineering records.
- Support cross-functional teams to bring designs from concept to construction reality.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
- 5+ years of electrical design engineering experience.
- Prior consulting engineering experience preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA standards.
- Experience with SKM power analysis or Visual lighting software is a bonus.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate across engineering, project management, and field teams.
Proficiency in:
- AutoCAD (required)
- Bluebeam
- BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
- Navisworks
- Revit
- Work on large-scale, high-impact projects that shape major industries.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers, builders, and innovators.
- Exposure to cutting-edge and construction technology.
- Opportunities for professional growth and technical development.
- A team culture built on collaboration, problem-solving, and pride in craftsmanship.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
Ready to Power Up Your Career? ⚡
Slifco Electric LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No 3rd party recruiters — please apply directly through Slifco Electric’s careers page.
