Electrical Engineer I

WatsonBarron Group; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401K

Career development programs

Summer hours/half day Fridays

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support senior engineers in designing electrical systems. The role combines office work and remote capacity, requiring proficiency in AutoCAD and experience in electrical system design. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering and 1-5 years of related experience. This position offers significant growth opportunities within a dynamic work environment with competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of professional experience in detailed design of electrical systems.
• Familiarity with USGBC LEED Rating system is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and prepare technical specifications.
• Review projects to ensure standards and client requirements are met.
• Conduct site surveys and provide field construction support.

Skills

Knowledge of local, state, and national code requirements

Experience with lighting and electrical load analysis software

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Effective time management skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Mechanical Engineer I

Location: Greater Philadelphia area (some remote capacity). Some remote capacity with occasional site/office visits.

Salary: to $100K plus bonus (DOE).

Benefits: Exceptional benefits including generous PTO, 401K, career development programs, and summer hours/half day Fridays.

Travel: regular travel to sites is required.

Our client is a growing, dynamic and industry leader! Offering:

• Variety – Fast paced, growing organization – ability to impact on many levels
• Exposure – Visibility and involvement in a host of different programs, projects, systems, processes and senior leadership of the company.
• Growth – Fantastic growth opportunity. Growth is embraced and encouraged with many opportunities within the group and/or elsewhere within the organization.

Position Overview:

Support senior engineers in designing electrical systems for various clients. Coordinate with the design team and Project Manager to execute project objectives efficiently. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering calculations, prepare single line diagrams, size electrical components and equipment, conduct short circuit analysis, and prepare technical specifications.
• Review projects regularly to ensure departmental standards and client requirements are met within the project budget.
• Perform design, layout, and checking of electrical systems drawings, ensuring technical correctness according to applicable standards and codes.
• Conduct site surveys, energy audits, attend project meetings, and provide field construction support.
• Coordinate with facility owners and architects, ensuring high levels of responsiveness and communication.
• Conduct shop drawing reviews and construction administration.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of local, state, and national code requirements (IEEE, NFPA, Joint Meeting, FGI Guidelines for Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities, and similar industry standards).
• Experience with lighting and electrical load analysis software.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with USGBC LEED Rating system and standards is a plus.
• Effective time management skills, comfortable with frequent deadlines and transitions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for preparing presentations and reports.
• Proficiency in English.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• 1-5 years of professional experience in detailed design of electrical systems for critical care and/or laboratory facilities.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD or Revit and Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred but not required.

At WatsonBarron, we share a philosophy when it comes to recruiting - focus on people. Great companies, no matter the product or service, are run by people. We have made a commitment to the careers and businesses of those who lead. We seek out the best and the brightest in their respective industries and introduce them to clients with the highest expectations. We do this with a tireless commitment to detail. This commitment has made WatsonBarron the selected recruiter for many of the region's top professionals and ground-breaking companies. These range from incubator companies focused on technology and cutting‑edge diagnostics, to Fortune 500 entertainment, pharmaceutical, consumer products, publishing, consulting, manufacturing, and financial services firms. See more jobs posted at https://watsonbarron.com/careers-page.