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Description

Join us to shape communities, collaborate with passionate professionals, and grow with a company that invests in your success, where you're not just an Employee but an Owner. 

About Our Firm

Since 1968, NTH Consultants, Ltd. has been a critical part of the infrastructure engineering and environmental services that strengthen our communities and protect our ecosystem. From geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting to structural design and construction management, electric power engineering, and beyond, we provide solutions that support the success and sustainability of projects. 

When you join NTH, you'll gain more than a job- you'll become part of a team that values your career, your growth, and your life. We are committed to providing a flexible and supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant culture that celebrates collaboration and innovation. Our culture is built on accountability, ownership, inclusion, integrity, safety, and excellence.

How This Role is Unique

NTH is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Power Systems Designer for a key position in our newly formed Electrical Engineering Power and Utilities Division. This position is intended to be based out of our Grand Rapids office, with potential for an experienced and independent candidate to work out of our Northville or Lansing offices.

This is not purely a CAD / Drafter role. We are seeking an experienced candidate, familiar with electrical equipment and installations, to design, layout, and draft electrical power systems including Electrical Distribution Systems, Electrical Substations, and Control Panels. Previous experience supporting electrical construction, installation, maintenance, testing, commissioning, or utility operations is highly valued. We also seek a candidate who is familiar with and interested in developing and owning electrical drafting standards and templates.

This role is expected to be primarily office-based but will require approximately 15% travel in mainly lower Michigan, to examine sites and equipment needing to be designed, or to simply gain more familiarity with certain types of electrical equipment or installations.

This is a ground-floor opportunity to help build NTH's Electrical Engineering Power and Utilities Division. The right candidate will help to direct and build the division's CAD standards and operating procedures, in addition to being a key member of the design team and a subject matter expert in constructability of electrical systems.

How You Will Make An Impact

Communicate effectively with clients in-person, over the telephone, and via written communications to build trust and repeat business.

Work safely and follow customer and NTH safety programs in industrial, utility, and construction field environments.

Prepare CAD layouts of electrical systems based on direction from engineers.

Understand and apply electrical clearances based on direction from engineers.

Develop subject matter expertise in electrical equipment layouts and electrical constructability.

Develop CAD standards, templates, and standard operating procedures.

Coordinate CAD work with CAD personnel in other NTH divisions and provide electrical specific direction.

Travel independently to job sites when necessary to understand designs or equipment.

Support development of NTH Electrical BIM capabilities, including 3D equipment layouts and substation models.

Mentor junior engineers and technicians in electrical design, constructability, and CAD.

Work closely and coordinate design with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers. 

Be an early member of the NTH Electrical Division, with high potential for skill and career growth, mentorship, and impact on division culture.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Ability to work independently and safely in utility, industrial, and construction environments.

Familiarity with and understanding of utility electrical equipment, installations, and clearances.

Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, Revit, or similar CAD software.

Familiarity with utility, industrial, or renewable energy electrical design standards.

Familiarity with electrical design deliverables including one-lines, schematics, grounding, and equipment layouts.

Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, and strong interpersonal skills for contact with clients and fellow engineers/technicians. 

Desire to build subject matter expertise in electrical design and constructability.

Accuracy, dependability, and strong organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments at the same time and coordinate tasks across engineering and design teams.

Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Must hold a valid driver's license and be willing to travel within the lower peninsula of Michigan. 

Preferred Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.

Degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).

Field experience in electrical substations, power plants, renewable energy or industrial facilities.

Familiarity with underground conduit systems, cable routing, duct banks, grounding systems, and equipment foundations is desirable.

Experience laying out electrical equipment and designing to electrical clearances.

Experience with BIM software or 3D modeling.

Why You'll Love Working At NTH

Rewards For Performance- We recognize great work with competitive pay with a generous compensation program to reward performance. Bonus programs are available for eligible roles. 

Career Roadmaps & Professional Growth- At NTH, managers meet with staff quarterly to support goal setting and growth through our Career Planning program. With clear career roadmaps for every role, you'll see your path forward and grow with us.

Project Excellence- Our Project Excellence career track offers a clear path into project management, backed by robust training and mentoring to help you lead successful projects and deliver exceptional client experiences. 

Planning For Your Future- Plan for your future with our 401(k) program, including a company match to help you build long-term financial security. Plus, through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you become an employee owner of the firm, sharing in the success you help create. As we grow and succeed together, you directly benefit from your ESOP retirement savings. 

Flexible-Hybrid Work Environment- Balance matters. For eligible roles; work where you're most productive-whether that's at home, in the office, or a mix of both.

Generous Time Off- Enjoy a robust paid time off plan and a company holiday package designed to help you truly disconnect and recharge. 

Road to Wellness- Access our company-paid Employee Assistance Program and take part in wellness initiatives that support your physical, mental, and financial health. 

Comprehensive Benefits- We offer a range of plans to support you and your family's health needs including: medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, supplemental life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, HSA, and FSA. Life insurance, short term disability, and long-term disability are provided by NTH.

Inclusive & Engaging Culture- We believe work should be rewarding and enjoyable. From inclusive company events to team celebrations, there's always something happening.

Chief Pet Officer (CPO) Competition- Yes, it's a thing. Each year, we vote for our beloved CPO (that's Chief Pet Officer)-because every great team needs a mascot. 

Ownership Statement

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm, a distinction that drives our culture and our commitment to excellence. As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, every employee has a stake in our success, fostering a strong sense of accountability, collaboration, and pride in the work we do. Being employee-owned means, we are invested-not just in our projects, but in each other and in the communities we serve. 

Work Authorization

Authorized to work full-time in the U.S.A. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired are required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 

AAP / EEO Statement

NTH Consultants, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. NTH Consultants, Ltd. participates in E-Verify. 

At NTH Consultants, Ltd. (NTH) We are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact the NTH Human Resources Department (at 248-553-6300 or careers@nthconsultants.com) where the position is available, for further assistance.  

Notice To Third Party Agencies

NTH does not accept unsolicited resumes or materials from recruiters, employment agencies, staffing firms, or similar entities. This includes any resume or materials submitted without a signed service agreement in place and a specific request from NTH for assistance with a particular position. Any such unsolicited submissions, whether sent to hiring managers or other NTH employees, will become the property of NTH for use by NTH in its sole discretion. NTH reserves the right to hire an individual identified in an unsolicited submission without obligation to pay any fees or other compensation to the submitting party.