Senior Electrical Engineer – PE REQUIRED

Engineering-Resource-Group; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering-Resource-Group is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Morris Plains, New Jersey. The role involves leading design efforts for power distribution and lighting projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and preparing engineering documentation.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical Engineering, a NJ PE license or the ability to obtain one, and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of electrical engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer license in NJ or ability to obtain is necessary.
• Experience leading and supervising other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for various projects.
• Prepare and seal engineering drawings and specifications.
• Review and approve design documents produced by junior staff.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

AutoCAD

Communication

Education

BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Responsibilities

• Permanent position for a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for power distribution and lighting projects.
• Provide hands on design support as required.
• Project work for electrical and control systems for commercial and industrial buildings, water and wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities, and various municipal infrastructure projects.
• Lead electrical engineering design for power distribution, lighting, energy, communications, fire alarm, and control systems across commercial, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and seal engineering drawings, specifications, load calculations, fault current analyses, and arc flash studies in accordance with state PE requirements.
• Oversee electrical system modeling using SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or equivalent.
• Review and approve design documents produced by EITs, junior engineers, and CAD/BIM staff.
• Ensure all plans comply with IBC, NEC, IEEE standards, NFPA codes, local building codes, and utility service requirements.
• Develop complete plan sets, technical specifications, and bid/construction documents.
• Support construction-phase services.
• Participate in value engineering, feasibility studies, and system evaluations for renovation and new construction projects.
• Review design deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
• Verify that designs meet safety, reliability, maintainability, and operational requirements.
• Meet with clients to define project scope, requirements, and technical expectations.
• Attend client meetings, presentations, and project interviews as required.
• Oversee workload distribution, task assignments, and schedule adherence for electrical discipline tasks.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer license in NJ or ability to obtain via reciprocity is required.
• Minimum 7 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising other engineers.
• Must have experience working with HVAC equipment, generators and ATS, switchgears, transformers, and fire alarm systems SCADA and PLC development and programming a plus Panel design experience a plus Experience with gas pipe trains and cleanrooms a plus Ability to travel to industry events.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of construction processes and field coordination.
• Ability to support field engineers when necessary.
• A valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD.