Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex energy projects involving natural gas generation, solar products and battery systems, and boiler/chiller process facilities. The Electrical Engineer serves as the engineer of record, leading the design and integration of power distribution and control systems, overseeing major equipment procurement, and supporting construction and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle. You will contribute to large-scale energy solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce utility expenses, and enhance environmental performance, while growing your career within a supportive, development-focused organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineer of record for assigned projects by preparing complete electrical design packages, including drawings, specifications, cable schedules, and related documentation.
• Support construction activities by responding to technical RFIs, reviewing submittals, and participating in project and coordination meetings.
• Procure major electrical equipment, ensure it meets project requirements, and incorporate it effectively into the overall design.
• Manage and coordinate third-party engineers to ensure their work aligns with project objectives, design standards, and schedules.
• Apply advanced design knowledge in power distribution, control systems, and equipment specification and selection for natural gas, solar, battery, and boiler/chiller facilities.
• Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines, construction project managers, and clients to ensure integrated, constructible, and cost-effective solutions.
• Perform engineering and design work to prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and calculations for commercial, industrial, and power projects.
• Provide technical and commercial oversight of major electrical equipment procurement, including bid evaluations and recommendations in support of EPC contracts.
• Review and approve project documents and submittals, providing clear guidance and technical insight to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Act as a technical resource to the Operations Group for startup, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting plant performance upgrades and modifications.
• Prepare existing conditions plans based on site survey data and translate field information into accurate design documents.
• Develop New Work plans and specifications, including details, elevations, one-line diagrams, and equipment schedules.
• Perform power system studies and other engineering calculations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient system performance.
• Conduct photometric calculations using Visual or similar programs to support lighting design and compliance.
• Research products and emerging technologies, and make recommendations for new solutions that improve performance, efficiency, or cost-effectiveness.
• Assist with cost estimating exercises by providing technical input, quantities, and design assumptions.
• Coordinate design activities with other engineering disciplines to resolve conflicts and maintain consistency across all project documents.
• Conduct site punch list surveys to verify installation quality, identify deficiencies, and support project closeout.
• Develop meeting minutes and field reports that clearly document decisions, issues, and action items.
• Support project startup and commissioning by participating in testing, verification, and handover activities.
• Contribute to a culture of internal growth and continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues across projects.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited program.
• Approximately 10 years of work experience as an Electrical Engineer in commercial, industrial, or power engineering environments.
• Demonstrated experience in low voltage and medium voltage electrical power generation and distribution design.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering design, including schematic development, power distribution layouts, and equipment selection.
• Strong experience serving as engineer of record, including preparation of drawings, specifications, and cable schedules.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating and modifying electrical design drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation, reporting, and presentations.
• Experience with power study software such as ETAP or SKM for power system modeling and analysis, or the ability to learn these tools.
• Solid understanding of power distribution, control systems, and equipment specification and selection.
• Ability to manage and coordinate third-party engineers and external design resources.
• Strong technical communication skills for interacting with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, and clients.
• Ability to support construction and operations teams with RFIs, submittal reviews, and field coordination.
• Capability to perform power system studies and other engineering calculations to support design decisions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in natural gas generation, solar product and battery systems, and boiler/chiller process facilities.
• Experience in Engineer-Procurement-Construction (EPC) projects and central plant operations.
• Familiarity with Energy Service Company (ESCO) projects and retrofits aimed at improving operations and environmental performance while reducing utility expenses.
• Experience preparing existing conditions plans based on site survey data.
• Experience developing New Work plans and specifications, including details, elevations, one-line diagrams, and schedules.
• Ability to perform photometric calculations using Visual or similar software for lighting design.
• Experience conducting technical and commercial bid evaluations for major electrical equipment.
• Experience preparing cost estimates or supporting cost estimating exercises for electrical scopes of work.
• Experience conducting site punch list surveys and preparing field reports and meeting minutes.
• Experience supporting project startup and commissioning, including testing and troubleshooting.
• Interest in researching and recommending new products and technologies to enhance system performance and efficiency.
• Motivation to grow within a company that promotes heavily from within and offers significant opportunities for internal advancement.

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based, with a standard schedule of Monday through Thursday in the office and work-from-home on Fridays. Typical working hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position involves collaboration with teams and access to project sites as needed for surveys, punch lists, startup, and commissioning activities. You will use tools such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office applications, and power system modeling software (ETAP or SKM) to perform design and analysis work. The organization holds some of the largest energy contracts in the region, offering exposure to high-profile projects and a strong culture of internal growth and promotion. You may work from offices in different locations, including facilities in New Jersey, depending on project needs.

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

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Medical benefits Bonus plan In office setting Jingoli family companies

This is a hybrid position in Lawrenceville,NJ.

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

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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