Sr. Electrical Engineer

Career Collective

  • Somerville, New Jersey
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    Responsibilities: Design electrical power systems, interior and exterior lighting, security (CCTV), and fire alarm systems related to residential, public, commercial, and industrial projects for both new construction and renovation. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing vendor networks.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSomerville, New Jersey

    Description

    About the job

    Responsibilities:

    • Design electrical power systems, interior and exterior lighting, security (CCTV), and fire alarm systems related to residential, public, commercial, and industrial projects for both new construction and renovation.
    • Electrical short circuit calculations, voltage drop calculations, load calculations, and conductor / raceway sizing.
    • Perform code review
    • Review client needs and decide on electrical design approach
    • Electrical equipment selections
    • Layout and design of electrical systems for drawings and specifications
    • Coordinate with electrical utility companies as may be required to coordinate new services and upgrade existing electrical services.
    • Work directly and coordinate with Building Department officials as may be required for plan approval.
    • Complete projects by guiding and coordinating efforts of electrical project team members.
    • Design lighting fixture layouts, fixture specifications, schedules, and lighting controls.
    • For projects - oversee site visits, attend site meetings and punch lists as the technical consultant.
    • Review shop drawings and attend meetings with contractors.
    • Help junior electrical engineers with design questions and review designs for accuracy/quality.
    • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing vendor networks.

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering with 15+ years of professional experience.
    • Experience in designing and developing MEP projects from concept to completion.
    • Ability to perform engineering calculations, specify, size, and layout power, lighting, security, and fire alarm systems.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.
    • PE required but those with no PE are also considered for our SR designer role or project engineering role. Applications can be sent via this hire profile.
    • Knowledge of electrical and building codes and standards, including: National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA-72, Energy Code, and International Building Code (IBC), including modifications by local AHJ.
    • Ability to design electrical construction documents including drawings and specifications.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and adobe required. This can be brushed up in on-the-job training we provide.


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