Electrical Designer

Join our team at TowerPinkster and open a new door to an amazing career!

TowerPinkster, an architecture, engineering, and interior design firm based in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky, is looking for a talented skilled Electrical Designer.

This position is responsible for the design of electrical systems for projects, efficient management of assigned projects, and coordination of project teams according to schedule.

Position expectations and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the lead engineer and participate in the design of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, coordinate with technology group for data and communication infrastructure, fire alarm, and nurse call to meet owner/client needs and code requirements.
• Provide assessment of existing building systems and report back to owner with recommendations on needed maintenance, available savings and/or rebates for upgrades.
• Provide electrical engineer design solutions, calculations, design documents, specifications, and project communications.

Provide follow-through for designs:

• construction correspondence, observation, punch listing and close out.
• Participate, where requested, in client meetings.
• Coordinate your work with all disciplines and consultants.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and contractor proposed change orders.
• Adhere to project budgeted time and schedule.
• Collaborate with the team to share experiences, knowledge, skills, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Mentor and train entry-level designers across multiple offices.
• Assist with electrical specifications.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in an Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering accredited program. 15 plus years of industry experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial building electrical systems.
• Experience with an A/E or MEP consulting firm is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in Revit software, lighting calculation software and proficiency in spreadsheet is preferred.
• Act with integrity and trust.
• Possess a commitment to excellence.
• Work in a collaborative team environment.
• Work independently.
• Problem solving through root cause analysis and finding alternative solutions.

Understand and effectively apply technical skills to the project.

• Clearly express ideas and thoughts both verbally and in written form.
• Complete communication, documentation, paperwork, and drawings on time.
• Sharpen and continuously improve technical skills.
• Write quality reports.
• Take responsibility for own actions and completion of tasks in an accurate manner.
• Spend time with clients on a regular basis to communicate progress.
• Respond to requests in a timely fashion.
• Good time management and commitment to deadlines.
• WHAT WE OFFER We take a holistic approach to ensure the wellbeing of our team members.

TowerPinkster is proud to support its team members with a robust compensation and benefits package, which includes:

• Industry-leading compensation package, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and profit sharing.
• National award-winning culture and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their interests and passions, and balance work and life goals.
• A collaborative work environment along with many culture connection events and wellness activities, to include walking challenges, fitness challenges, book clubs, in-office chair massages, and more.
• We offer a Thrive program providing incentives up to $400.00 annually.
• Flexible work hours with a work-life balance program providing six additional days off per year, and a healthy paid time off program.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits, and paid community service hours.
• Annual team training, professional development opportunities, and career growth planning.
• The opportunity to reach your career goals with an award-winning firm.
• We highly encourage licensure, certification, and professional organization memberships, which are fully paid. Continued educational opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program.
• Firm-paid life and wellness coach for individuals and families in partnership with Ulliance.
• TowerPinkster is a firm of architects, engineers, and interior designers committed to design integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility.
• Our doors opened in 1953 with just six people, and now we have more than 250 of the best employees in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky.
• At our firm, it’s our people who make us different.
• We have the freedom to explore new ideas, the tools to create innovative strategies, and the talent to inspire our clients through interactive design.
• We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that empowers each person to be their genuine self.
• We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• For more than 70 years, we have made significant contributions to our communities through our commitment to quality, sustainability, and equitable design.

Our active DEI committee is focused on driving initiatives within three areas:

• people, purpose, and process.
• Our expertise and collaborative, client-centered approach means the best ideas rise to the top.
• TowerPinkster received the 2025 National 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for Award and the 2025 Best Firm Award from Zweig Group.
• We are proud of this achievement and are thankful for our client relationships, our generous communities, and all the employees who contribute to TowerPinkster’s exciting and creative culture!
• Our supportive work environment helps employees reach their career goals, and we have fun doing it! www.towerpinkster.com .
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Powered by JazzHR