On-siteFull-Time

Senior Electrical Engineer (Buildings Design)

Michael Baker Jr. Inc.

Pennsylvania, USAUSD 109,000.00 - 151,000.00 per yearPosted September 17, 2026via Dice
Job Description
Michael Baker International is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to join our Federal Services team in Moon Township, PA. As part of our Federal Buildings practice, you will support the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for a diverse portfolio of projects including federal, institutional, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal facilities.

In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative, efficient, and sustainable building solutions. You will be responsible for preparing electrical designs, construction documents, calculations, and technical reports while supporting projects through all phases of planning, design, and construction.

The ideal candidate is a motivated electrical engineer with building systems design experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is looking to continue growing their technical expertise and professional career.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, grounding, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
  • Prepare electrical engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, and construction documents.
  • Develop and maintain electrical designs using Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Coordinate electrical system designs with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, and other design disciplines.
  • Participate in project planning, design development, construction document preparation, and construction administration activities.
  • Conduct site visits, field investigations, and existing facility assessments.
  • Support project managers in delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Review shop drawings, submittals, and contractor Requests for Information (RFIs).
  • Assist with quality assurance and quality control reviews of engineering deliverables.
  • Participate in client meetings and provide technical support throughout project execution.
  • Support the development of proposals, technical approaches, and project presentations as needed.
  • Mentor junior engineers, designers, and EITs while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering program.
  • 7+ years of experience designing electrical systems for buildings and facilities.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, industrial, healthcare, higher education, federal, or municipal projects.
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), energy codes, and industry standards.
  • Experience preparing construction drawings, technical specifications, engineering calculations, and reports.
  • Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Experience with electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, lighting design, and power distribution systems.
  • Familiarity with SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar electrical analysis software preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Construction administration experience, including shop drawing reviews and RFI responses, preferred.
  • Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), industrial facility, or complex building project experience is a plus.
  • Ability to travel occasionally to project sites and client locations.

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $109,000 to $151,000. 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, skillset, 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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About Us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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