Sr. Electrical Engineer, Construction
Core
Sr. Electrical Engineer establishing electrical requirements, reviewing designs, and supporting major capital projects for safe, code-compliant, and cost-effective facility operations.
Role type
Senior IC electrical engineer (capital projects)
Builds
Electrical systems for major commercial, industrial, and manufacturing capital projects
Domain
Industrial/Manufacturing + Electrical Power Systems
Required skills
Electrical power systems, utility services, primary/secondary distribution, transformers, switchgear, protective devices, grounding and bonding, arc-flash assessments, load studies, short-circuit analysis, code interpretation (NEC/NFPA), BIM/VDC workflows, risk management, technical leadership, stakeholder coordination (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR-202620726-sr-electrical-engineer-construction-at-generalmotors)
Preferred skills
Active P.E. license, experience with GM standards, value engineering, commissioning support, mentorship
Technologies
BIM/VDC workflows, document management systems, electrical modeling tools
Responsibilities
Review and interpret electrical calculations, load studies, and construction documents; Provide independent technical challenge to proposed designs and execution approaches; Lead concept reviews and buy-offs for electrical systems; Support project teams with electrical studies, estimates, and business cases; Mentor project managers and less-experienced engineers on electrical requirements and risk management; Coordinate electrical interfaces with utilities, authorities, and contractors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership