The Role
Design and engineer electrical building systems for commercial projects across education, healthcare, research, and mixed-use markets. Perform power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems design from concept through construction, coordinate with design disciplines, produce drawings in AutoCAD/Revit, and support construction administration.
Summary Generated by Built In
Peter Basso Associates Inc. is a leading MEP Engineering consulting firm, seeking talented professional engineers to join our team! We are a 100% employee-owned ESOP corporation, where everyone is personally invested in our shared success. Our collaborative culture and technical excellence have earned us a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, personalized service since day one. Many of our team members are seasoned veterans, with extraordinary technical abilities, interpersonal skills and a history that creates this truly dynamic corporation.
What You'll Do:
As an Electrical Engineer at Peter Basso Associates, you’ll join project teams working with top architects, contractors, and facility owners across diverse markets - education, healthcare, research, institutional, multi-family, and mixed-use. You'll apply creative solutions to complex challenges and contribute to projects from concept through construction.
What We Are Looking For:
We're seeking well-rounded professionals with the following abilities.
What You'll Do:
As an Electrical Engineer at Peter Basso Associates, you’ll join project teams working with top architects, contractors, and facility owners across diverse markets - education, healthcare, research, institutional, multi-family, and mixed-use. You'll apply creative solutions to complex challenges and contribute to projects from concept through construction.
What We Are Looking For:
We're seeking well-rounded professionals with the following abilities.
- Engineer and design electrical building systems specifically focused in one or all of these areas.
- Power Distribution Systems, including medium and low voltage distribution systems, standby power applications, load calculations, short circuit and coordination studies, arc flash hazard.
- Lighting Systems, including calculations, lighting controls, luminaire selections and architecturally integrated lighting systems.
- Auxiliary Systems, including fire alarm systems, voice/data structured cabling systems, access control, CCTV and other low voltage systems design.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an engineering-related curriculum from
a U.S. accredited college or university.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in electrical commercial building system design.
- Passed the Fundamental of Engineering exam or a PE is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
- Thorough understanding of the coordination aspects of all design disciplines and impact on the project.
- Team-oriented problem-solving skills and decision-making ability.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability,
401(k) employer match and ESOP participation) - Generous Paid Time Off plans (PTO) including paid holidays
- Hybrid work opportunity with in-office presence required (T/Th)
- Diverse and exciting project opportunities
- Professional development support and career path transparency
- A collaborative, employee-owned culture where your voice matters
Peter Basso Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or other protected category in accordance with state, federal or local laws. Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a U.S. accredited college or university.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in electrical commercial building system design.
- Experience designing power distribution systems (medium and low voltage, standby power, load calculations, short circuit and coordination studies, arc flash).
- Experience designing lighting systems (calculations, lighting controls, luminaire selection, integrated architectural lighting).
- Experience designing auxiliary low-voltage systems (fire alarm, voice/data structured cabling, access control, CCTV).
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or possession of a PE.
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
- Thorough understanding of coordination aspects of all design disciplines and project impacts.
- Team-oriented problem-solving skills and decision-making ability.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
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The Company
What We Do
Peter Basso Associates (PBA) is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) MEP consulting engineering firm based in Troy, Michigan. They specialize in the design of sustainable, high-performance mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, corporate, and government facilities. PBA is recognized as a leader in engineering solutions, balancing technical excellence with cost-effective performance.
