Electrical Engineer - Building Design

JOB DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a passionate and detail-driven Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Boston, MA. This job will allow the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule if you are commutable distance of one of our Boston (Waltham), MA office. In this role, you’ll lead the design and documentation of electrical systems for a wide range of impactful building projects—from federal and Department of Defense initiatives to healthcare, data centers, higher education, and industrial facilities.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and building systems professionals to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions. This is a hands-on opportunity to influence every stage of the design process while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

We’re looking for someone with strong organizational skills, deep technical expertise, and a passion for constructability and quality. If you're ready to take on complex challenges and help shape the future of building systems, we’d love to hear from you.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participate in the design and development of electrical construction documents, including layouts, details, and specifications.
• Engineer complete building systems—lighting, power distribution, and specialty electrical systems—across a variety of project types.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and other disciplines to deliver integrated building solutions.
• Engage with clients, support proposal development, and contribute to business growth.
• Perform advanced analysis, calculations, and design evaluations for electrical power and lighting systems.
• Use Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD to produce construction drawings and design electrical systems, including device layouts, circuiting, lighting, and panel schedules.
• Review project requirements and coordinate with other disciplines to refine design strategies and respond to evolving project conditions.
• Participate in client meetings, assess project needs, present design concepts, and adjust plans to meet client expectations.
• Communicate technical and program information clearly to team members, management, and clients.
• Define scope of work, conduct site inspections, and ensure quality and compliance throughout the design process.
• Coordinate or perform field work to gather data and verify existing conditions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of government, military, and industry standards.
• Conduct internal technical reviews and quality control checks on project deliverables.
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Edit and review technical specifications and contribute written narratives for project documentation.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and perform site visits during construction.
• Prepare design fee estimates for proposals and RFPs.

FUTURE GROWTH

• We are committed to the growth of our personnel and we support this with world-class learning and development, including internal training that leads to career advancement, structured mentoring, and support for professional development
• As your knowledge and capabilities increase, you will be able to explore our management and technical career paths

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering
• 5 years of related experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer Required
• Effective visual/verbal communication skills
• Possess a proficient understanding of inter-relationships among design/engineering disciplines, clients, and construction
• Extensive experience in Autodesk Revit/AutoCAD

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering software experience (SKM, EasyPower, AGI32, or Elumtools)
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Micro-Grid Design experience

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY

This is a hybrid role and the selected candidate will have the option to work both remotely and in the Boston, MA (Waltham) office.

OMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $107,000 - $140,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillet, and physical work location. 

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

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