Electrical Engineer, PE

Location: Grand Rapids, MI; Plano, TX

Department: Construction Office

Make an Impact Beyond Design

CS Erickson is seeking a Licensed Electrical Engineer (PE) to serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) on commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects.

This role is ideal for an engineer who wants ownership, field collaboration, and real influence over how projects are designed and built.

What you'll do

Engineering & Design

• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR)
• Design and approve electrical systems (power distribution, lighting, grounding, low-voltage)
• Seal/stamp drawings, calculations, and specifications
• Perform engineering studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, voltage drop)

Project Collaboration

• Partner with project managers, estimators, and field teams
• Support RFIs, submittals, and construction-phase problem solving
• Participate in constructability reviews and value engineering

Technical Leadership

• Review and approve work from designers and engineers
• Mentor junior team members
• Establish engineering standards and best practices

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and local codes
• Coordinate with AHJs, utilities, and inspectors
• Identify and mitigate technical and safety risks

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Active PE license (MI and/or TX, or ability to obtain)
• 7–10+ years of experience in electrical design
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and power system analysis tools

Preferred:

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or mission-critical environments
• Design-build or contractor-side experience
• Familiarity with building automation or energy systems
• Bluebeam, Accubid, or estimating experience

Why CS Erickson?

• Direct involvement in complex, high-impact projects
• Strong collaboration between engineering and construction teams
• Opportunity to own decisions, not just execute tasks
• A growing company focused on innovation, quality, and professionalism

Recruiter Notice

CS Erickson partners exclusively with recruiters who have a current, signed agreement in place. Recruiters without such an agreement must not present themselves as acting on behalf of CS Erickson. We kindly ask that you do not contact our employees or hiring managers or submit unsolicited resumes. Any resumes received without an approved recruiting agreement will be considered the property of CS Erickson, and no fees will be paid.

About the Company

About CS Erickson

At CS Erickson, we are redefining what the industry expects from a trade company by building a world-class, professional organization. We instill confidence in our customers by making every interaction insightful, proactive, and simple. We offer solutions from electrical engineering to AV equipment and installation. More than just getting the job done, we take pride in going the extra mile on every project, ensuring expert craftsmanship and treating every facility as if it were our own.

If you’re excited about joining a team that’s on a mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the trades, we have opportunities for talented individuals. Our fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture rewards self-starters who want to contribute to an organization that’s leading the way in innovation, quality, and professionalism in the industry.