Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

Bala-Consulting; Wayne (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time onsite with one remote day

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition and licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Bala Consulting Engineers in Wayne, PA, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead Mission Critical electrical designs for data centers nationwide. This role offers growth potential and a chance to work on high-profile projects with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include power distribution calculations, design of electrical systems, site surveys, cost estimates, and coordination across disciplines. A strong background in data centers, arc flash, and Revit is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Data Center critical power distribution and lighting systems design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE preferred; EIT certification required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit for design.
• Knowledge of arc flash, short circuit, and photometric calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations for feeders, services, short circuit, transformer size.
• Design building electrical distribution, fire alarm and security systems.
• Perform on-site surveys of existing electrical equipment.
• Determine schedules and details required for the project. Review with project engineer.
• Attend job meetings as required.
• Ensure flow of information between disciplines.
• Assist in writing reports and feasibility studies.
• Prepare cost estimates and specifications.

Skills

Data Center design

Electrical distribution

Fire alarm systems

Lighting design

Revit

Project leadership

On-site surveying

Code knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT certification

PE certification

LEED accreditation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

COMMERCIAL Full-time Regular Wayne, PA, US

26 days ago Requisition ID: 1303

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for our Mission Critical clients. Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Philadelphia office to lead our Mission Critical electrical designs for our clients nationally. The candidate should view this as a high opportunity position with tremendous growth potential.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare calculations for feeders, services, short circuit, transformer size.
• Design building electrical distribution, fire alarm and security systems.
• Perform on-site surveys of existing electrical equipment.
• Determine schedules and details required for the project. Review with project engineer.
• Attend job meetings as required.
• Ensure flow of information between disciplines.
• Assist in writing reports and feasibility studies.
• Prepare cost estimates and specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Serve as a lead electrical engineer on select projects in the Mission Critical Sector. Project types include Data Center new builds, renovations, fit-outs and critical system’s infrastructure upgrades.
• 10+ years of experience in designing Data Center critical power distribution infrastructure, fire alarm systems, lighting systems, both interior and exterior, and lighting controls.
• Knowledge should include familiarity with short circuit, arc flash coordination, design of interior and exterior lighting, and photometric calculations.
• Background in Data Center / critical systems infrastructure is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of applicable codes including energy conservation.
• PE Preferred. EIT certification required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit design software with at least 1 year of experience of formal design use.

BALA COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
• Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
• Employee Referral Program
• Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day remote work

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