Lead Electrical Engineer

EG&R Engineering PC; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary engineering firm based in New Jersey is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to create and manage electrical design deliverables for Power Plants and Substations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 4-8 years of relevant experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this position, which supports teams in designing complex electrical systems.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of experience in Engineering and Design for Substations and/or Power Plants.
• Desire to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and ultimately Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards.

Responsibilities

• Creating electrical protection & control and physical layout design deliverables for Power Plants and Substations.
• Preparing electrical schematics and specifications for electrical distribution systems.
• Supervising Electrical Engineers and Designers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science/Master’s degree in electrical engineering (Power Distribution/Power Systems)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

EG&R Engineering PC is a fast-growing multi-disciplinary engineering firm located in Cranbury, NJ. EG&R provides electrical, mechanical, environmental and geotechnical engineering services for a variety of markets including government, utilities/power, waste to energy companies, transit agencies, manufacturing industries, pharmaceuticals, A-E firms/Architects, contractors and various types of commercial clients.

EG&R is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer who is self-motivated and ready to contribute to the future success of EG&R Engineering PC. If you are interested in becoming an integral part of our team, please forward your resume to [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Main responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables for Power Plants and Substations.
• Prepare electrical schematics, single lines, calculations, and specifications for the design of electrical distribution systems for Power Plants and Substations.
• Supervise and Coordinate Electrical Engineers and Designers in day to day tasks to support project needs.
• Review and support the preparation of physical substation design, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material is required.
• Develop protection and control designs including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring as required.
• Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement
• Provide short term field support during construction

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of experience in Engineering and Design for Substations and/or Power Plants
• Bachelor of Science/Master’s degree in electrical engineering (Power Distribution/Power Systems) from an accredited institution.
• Desire to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and ultimately Professional Engineer (PE) license
• AutoCAD and/or Microstation experience
• Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude to work in a team environment
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong management skills and a desire to grow professionally
• Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures and criteria