Principal Electrical Engineer

TempWorks Software Incorporated; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexicrew Technical Services in Reading, PA seeks an Electrical Engineer (PE) to lead and execute electrical design projects with code-compliant solutions. You will ensure safety, on-schedule delivery, and budget adherence while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a US PE license, with proven experience in industrial or infrastructure projects, and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4- or 5-year) in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical services meeting codes, budgets, and schedules.
• Prepare and review calculations, designs, specifications, and documentation.

Skills

Project leadership

Electrical engineering

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Budget and scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (US)

Multidisciplinary project execution experience

Tools

Electrical design software

Analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reading, PA: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer (PE) to lead and execute electrical engineering projects by providing innovative, code-compliant design solutions while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Essential Duties

• Deliver electrical engineering services that meet project requirements, applicable codes, regulatory standards, and quality expectations while maintaining schedule and budget objectives.
• Initiate, manage, and oversee electrical engineering activities throughout all phases of project execution.
• Prepare and review electrical engineering calculations, designs, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Participate in project meetings, provide progress updates, and follow established quality assurance and checking procedures.
• Ensure project scope is clearly defined and manage scope changes in accordance with project change management procedures.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, including:
  • Preparing equipment requisitions
  • Conducting technical bid evaluations
  • Reviewing vendor documentation
  • Preparing purchase order technical documentation
• Serve as the Lead Electrical Engineer on assigned projects when required.
• Coordinate and supervise engineering activities for assigned project teams, including task delegation, workshare coordination, and progress monitoring.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with company standards, client requirements, and applicable regulatory codes.
• Identify and resolve technical issues while coordinating solutions with clients, project teams, and other engineering disciplines.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, emerging technologies, and engineering best practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers as needed.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support project estimating efforts, proposal development, and technical documentation as required.

Requirements / Skills

• Professional experience in electrical engineering within industrial, utility, energy, or similar engineering environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience preparing project cost estimates and contributing technical content for proposals.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design practices, and applicable engineering methodologies.
• Working knowledge of related engineering disciplines and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Thorough understanding of applicable local, national, and international electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with electrical engineering software and analysis tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy, and schedule commitments.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (4- or 5-year) in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States.
• Relevant experience in electrical engineering, including multidisciplinary project execution.

Preferred:

• Extensive experience leading engineering projects within industrial, utility, energy, or infrastructure markets.
• Experience supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing engineering and design work.
• Ability to frequently use a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to review technical drawings, calculations, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel to client offices, project sites, and construction locations as required.
• Ability to walk active construction sites, climb stairs or ladders when necessary, and safely perform field inspections.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.