Electrical Engineer
Hybrid / Detroit, MI
Full Time
Ingenuity empowered by curiosity.
Albert Kahn Associates is driven to question the status quo in search of creative and long-lasting design and engineering solutions that solve our client’s challenges. We help them do what they do even better. We engage our communities in the design of the built and natural environments to foster genuine belonging and leave a positive impact on our world. We improve life through design.
What we are looking for:
Critical Thinkers. Creative problem solvers. Collaborative Teammates. Future Leaders.
Our Detroit office is looking for an Electrical Engineer to work with a team of junior and senior electrical engineers in designing innovative facilities that surpass the needs of our clients worldwide.
Why join us?
Diverse projects. Drive to Innovate. Collaborative team. Kahn Legacy. Employee Owned. Work-Life Balance.
Full-time positions also offer competitive salary and benefits, 401K with employer match, discretionary bonuses, vacation and sick time, and a hybrid work arrangement.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Designing power distribution, lighting, control, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
Performing load calculations and detailing electrical systems
Ensuring designs comply with local codes, national standards (NEC, NFPA, etc.), and client specifications
Developing engineering drawings, studies, and reports
Assisting in gathering and evaluating information for engineering studies
Collaborating with architects, mechanical engineers, and other technical disciplines to integrate electrical systems into building designs
Incorporating sustainable design practices to support LEED, WELL, or other green building certifications
Reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals to ensure construction accuracy
Meeting with clients to understand their needs and propose electrical system solutions
Presenting technical concepts in a clear and compelling manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Guiding junior engineers and reviewing their work to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards
Staying up to date with industry trends, new codes, and emerging technologies to enhance firm capabilities
Some travel may be required
Qualifications:
Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program
5-7 years of relevant experience in the A/E industry
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States
Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office programs
Experience with visual lighting software
Interest in alternative energy initiatives preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Professional demeanor and understanding of workplace conduct
Albert Kahn Associates is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We realize that not everyone will meet 100% of our desired qualifications, but they could still be a great fit!
About the Company
To apply, click the button below to submit a cover letter and resume to Natasha.Fitzpatrick@akahn.com
Albert Kahn Associates, Inc., through responsible leaders, shall recruit, hire, upgrade, train and promote in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, misdemeanor arrest record in which there has been no conviction, disability, except where disability is a bona fide occupational disqualification, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam Era.