Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

Job Description

Job Description

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.
• Support developing electrical standards.
• 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.
• Microsoft Office experience. 

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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