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Electrical Engineer Senior

University of Michigan

University of Michigan

Other Engineering
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Posted on Mar 3, 2026
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Job Summary

University of Michigan Health (UMH) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Facilities Planning and Development (FPD) team. FPD provides user consultation and support services at numerous stages of project implementation including concept development, planning, budgeting, funding, design, engineering, construction administration, project activation and limited commissioning. Our mission is to provide world class facilities and physical frameworks for a safe, clean, comfortable, functional, and healthy environment that directly supports our mission.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
  • 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

Performs a variety of engineering work in planning and design of the various electrical systems used in healthcare facilities. These systems include power, lighting, and various specialty systems (nurse call, security, data, etc). Coordination, and/or participation in the preparation of estimates, and/or plans, and specifications for several concurrent new building, building renovation, and/or infrastructure upgrade projects. Able to put together a set of Construction Documents (CDs) for execution by turnkey or bid & award construction process. Such projects may be single-discipline or multi-discipline.

Plan, direct, supervise, coordinate, and participate in the preparation of studies, reports, and budget estimates as part of project work and problem-solving. Advise on health systems' routine capital planning.

Provide leadership, engineering expertise, and participate in the preparation of, maintenance of, and implementation of office and University standards, Master Plans, Design Guidelines, Master Specifications, Preferred Manufacturers Lists, and standard design details.

Required Qualifications*

  • Has acquired a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university.
  • Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge in electrical system design in healthcare facilities or other similar industries, including normal and emergency power, generator systems, UPS's, and lighting distribution.
  • Candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Familiarity with normally encountered office automation software (Microsoft products, email, etc) and AutoCAD design experience is desired.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Min 10 years of experience in the design & construction industry, much of which focused on healthcare or other similar industries.
  • Maintains a Professional Engineer license with the State of Michigan or has the ability to become registered in 18 months from the date of hire.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.