Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

RVE (an Ardurra company) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Cherry Hill, NJ

Our professionals combine engineering expertise with sound economic and management principles to design, optimize, and modernize heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and other building systems for K–12, higher education, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial clients. Whether supporting new construction or renovation projects, we deliver solutions that enhance building performance, occupant comfort, and long-term value.

Keeping facilities operating safely, reliably, and cost-effectively is an ongoing challenge. Our team helps clients navigate aging infrastructure and evolving operational demands through practical, forward-thinking design solutions. Energy efficiency is at the core of our approach, with a focus on reducing operating costs, improving system performance, and evaluating alternative energy sources whenever they provide a practical and measurable benefit.

Primary Function:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems design for educational, commercial, and industrial facilities. This is a leadership-level role with responsibility for managing complex projects and mentoring junior staff while collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Primary Duties:

• Support and lead the design and development of electrical systems for large-scale commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, and educational projects
• Apply design expertise in power distribution, grounding, lighting, control systems, fire alarms, and equipment selection/specification
• Act as Project Manager for electrical components of multi-discipline projects, including schedule, budget, client communication, and team coordination
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
• Analyze complex electrical engineering problems and propose effective solutions
• Interface with architects, civil and MEP engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure design coordination and project success
• Oversee and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including NEC, IBC, IECC, and NFPA
• Perform quality control reviews of electrical drawings and specifications
• Conduct field investigations and site visits as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the department’s growth and success

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline required
• 6+ years of experience
• PE license required or the ability to pursue one.
• Ability to clarify and concisely express thoughts verbally and in written correspondence/reports/specifications
• Provides effort and takes pride in all work assignments produced
• Not afraid to ask for guidance/assistance in order to expedite the date of assignment deliverables
• Ability to simultaneously work on group and individual assignments
• Must have effective communication, management and writing skills
• Must be skilled in the use of Word/Excel products
• Experience with Engineering Design software including SKM
• Experience with Lighting Design and Photometric Software
• Experience with latest versions of AutoCAD

• We offer flexible working schedules and a hybrid work environment with the option to work from home two days per week

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.