Lead Electrical Engineer: Substations & Power Plants

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

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.