Electrical Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a passionate and detail-driven Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Boston, MA. This job will allow the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule if you are commutable distance of one of our Boston (Waltham), MA office. In this role, you’ll lead the design and documentation of electrical systems for a wide range of impactful building projects—from federal and Department of Defense initiatives to healthcare, data centers, higher education, and industrial facilities.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and building systems professionals to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions. This is a hands-on opportunity to influence every stage of the design process while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

We’re looking for someone with strong organizational skills, deep technical expertise, and a passion for constructability and quality. If you're ready to take on complex challenges and help shape the future of building systems, we’d love to hear from you.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participate in the design and development of electrical construction documents, including layouts, details, and specifications.
• Engineer complete building systems—lighting, power distribution, and specialty electrical systems—across a variety of project types.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and other disciplines to deliver integrated building solutions.
• Engage with clients, support proposal development, and contribute to business growth.
• Perform advanced analysis, calculations, and design evaluations for electrical power and lighting systems.
• Use Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD to produce construction drawings and design electrical systems, including device layouts, circuiting, lighting, and panel schedules.
• Review project requirements and coordinate with other disciplines to refine design strategies and respond to evolving project conditions.
• Participate in client meetings, assess project needs, present design concepts, and adjust plans to meet client expectations.
• Communicate technical and program information clearly to team members, management, and clients.
• Define scope of work, conduct site inspections, and ensure quality and compliance throughout the design process.
• Coordinate or perform field work to gather data and verify existing conditions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of government, military, and industry standards.