Lead Electrical Engineer

Allied Engineering and Design; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A premier engineering firm in New Jersey seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to manage all phases of electrical-related projects from conception to delivery. The role requires substantial electrical engineering experience within energy, chemical, and oil and gas industries. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Engineering, the ability to supervise and mentor teams, and familiarity with electrical standards. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance. Travel is up to 10% for local client visits.

Qualifications

• 5 to 20+ years of demonstrated Electrical Engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer License preferred.
• Required knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of electrical-related projects.
• Develop complete electrical drawing packages.
• Specify and select electrical distribution equipment.

Skills

Electrical drawing packages

Specification of electrical distribution equipment

Quality checking for deliverables

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

The Lead Electrical Engineer will perform all phases of electrical-related projects from conception through start-up and delivery, including electrical system model development and evaluation, specification of electrical distribution equipment, development of construction package drawings, serve as a point of contact with client personnel and support startup and commission efforts. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the development of control systems and be able to support in-house I&C engineering efforts.

Technical Knowledge

• Develop complete electrical drawing packages as part of construction packages
• Develop electrical drawings and documents that include one-line drawings, power plans, hazard classification maps, cable routing (cable tray/raceways), cable & conduit schedules, grounding and lighting plans (including photometric studies)
• Specify and select electrical distribution equipment (Switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, UPSs)
• Developers technical, scope, and cost aspects of proposals
• Provide General Electrical Engineering
• Perform SKM calculations
• Direct quality checking for all deliverables
• Advanced/specialized training and experience relating to the discipline of interest
• Ability to prioritize tasks by frequency and importance
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments
• Attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 5 to 20+ years of demonstrated Electrical Engineering experience in a multi-discipline environment in the energy, chemical, and/or oil and gas industries
• Professional Engineer License preferred – may consider EIT who can obtain PE in one year
• Demonstrated experience as a Lead Electrical Engineer, supervising other Electrical Engineers, and mentoring younger Electrical Engineers
• Required knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and industry design standards
• Familiarity with electrical-related software such as SKM or ETAP
• Increasing ability to perform electrical system-related calculations such as short circuit analysis, arc flash evaluation and development of arc flash remediation strategies
• Increasing knowledge of unique or specific problem-solving approaches
• Increasing ability to apply knowledge in broad areas of assignments, especially projects concerned with unique or specialized problems
• Low to high voltage familiarity (480VAC to 25Kv)

Non-Technical Skills

• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate a large project or several small projects
• Supervise the work of others, both engineers and designers
• Functions as Project Engineer and Project Leader on single discipline projects
• Interfaces directly with the client's representative as necessary
• Field survey work required in heavy industrial environments
• Certifies designs and drawings as appropriate
• Maintains project schedules, develops designs, and reviews drawings, specifications and calculations
• Requires little to no supervision
• Can assist in the development of the technical scope of work specifications
• Travel up to 10% of the time – Local day trips/client visits (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland)

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering, Design, and Consulting

Industries

Engineering Services, Oil and Gas, and Chemical Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance