Senior Electrical Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with employer match

Paid PTO and vacation

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Project Lead to manage all phases of building design projects, from feasibility to detailed design. You will define scope, budgets, and staffing with the PM and draft design briefs based on client input.

Responsibilities include evaluating existing systems, coordinating with code officials, and guiding a design team to produce compliant drawings. This is a hybrid, permanent role with a generous salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering/design experience in the building design industry.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Expertise in AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design.
• Thorough knowledge of Electrical system design and applicable codes.
• Expertise in electrical engineering calculations (SKM, EasyPower, AmpCALC).
• Experience with medium voltage systems and electrical hazardous areas.
• PE preferred; supervisory experience (4 years) on project teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Lead on all phases of building design projects (feasibility, assessments, basis of design, detailed design).
• Assess project requirements, break work into tasks, and define scope, budget, and staffing with a PM.
• Draft scope of work for design based on client meetings.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic design for new systems.
• Review and evaluate operation of existing systems, coordinate with code officials and other professionals.
• Assign and review work of the design team; monitor progress and produce markups for drawings.
• Coordinate all project documentation with clients and design professionals; manage budgets and change notices.
• Perform electrical calculations and sizing using industry tools; ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Electrical engineering

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical codes

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

PE preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM/EasyPower/AmpCALC

Job description

• Perform the role of Project Lead on projects for all phases of work, including but not limited to Feasibility Reports, Building Assessments, Concept and Basis of Design Reports, and Detailed Design and Documentation.
• Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with a Project Manager to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Write the scope of work for design, based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic design for new systems.
• Review and evaluate the operation of existing systems.
• Work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required.
• Assign and review the work of the project design team.
• Check progress of work and produce markups to be incorporated in drawings.
• Communicate with clients and alert the Project Manager to changes of scope or additional services.
• Review contractor applications for payment. Has a thorough understanding of the construction process.
• Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients, as well as other design professionals.
• Make calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for design, such as service size calculations, short circuit calculations, arc flash studies, power system load studies, and Neher-McGrath calculations for sizing buried conduits.
• Prepare or review construction budgets, based on experience and scope of project.
• Promote use of, and participate in the development of, company design and production standards.
• Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for design questions.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of Engineering/design experience in the building design industry (for example: power distribution, standby power systems, life safety systems, etc.).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year College or University.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD/Revit).
• Thorough knowledge of Electrical system design and applicable codes.
• Expertise in performing electrical engineering calculations (SKM, EasyPower, AmpCALC, etc.).
• Experience with medium voltage systems, electrical hazardous classified areas, and telecommunications systems.
• 4 years of experience overseeing engineers and designers on project teams.
• PE preferred

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Princeton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health and Wellness: Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance. Tax-advantaged accounts like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) help cover deductibles and medical expenses. Retirement: Defined contribution plans (like a 401(k) or 403(b)) often feature employer matching contributions. Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, vacation days, and paid parental leave. Protection: Basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short- or long-term disability coverage. Enhancements: Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and wellness stipends.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Princeton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.