Lead Electrical Engineer

EG&R Engineering PC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EG&R Engineering PC in Cranbury, NJ seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to design electrical distribution systems for power plants and substations. You will supervise engineers and designers, review complex substation layouts, and develop protection/control schemes.

The ideal candidate holds a BS/MS in electrical engineering with 4–8 years of related experience, aims for EIT/PE licensure, and demonstrates strong problem solving and communication skills. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)
• 4–8 years of engineering/design experience in substations/power plants
• Pursuit of EIT and ultimately PE licensure
• Proficiency with NEC and IEEE/ANSI standards
• Strong problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Team player with ability to grow professionally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical schematics, single lines, calculations, and specifications for electrical distribution systems in power plants/substations
• Supervise and coordinate electrical engineers and designers
• Review and support substation design work including grounding, lightning protection, raceways, and power systems
• Develop protection and control designs including panel and relay wiring
• Prepare calculations for grounding, lighting protection, load studies
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement
• Provide short-term field support during construction

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Team coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor/Master 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Must be authorized to Work in the United States. We do not provide Visa sponsorship.
• 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