PS&S is an award winning "one-stop shop of architecture and engineering excellence, which was established in 1962. The depth and breadth of our expertise has helped PS&S grow into a firm offering multi-disciplined, full-service architecture, engineering, design, environmental and surveying consulting services.

Position Summary

PS&S is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with significant medium and low voltage power distribution design experience on facility projects for our Warren, NJ office. Willingness to travel periodically to other PS&S offices, clients offices, supplier facilities, and project site locations is expected.

Develop Electrical deliverables for all phases of a project including conceptual design, preliminary design, and detailed design. Develop the design of medium and low voltage facility power distribution systems from the electric utility interface point. Develop the design of emergency and uninterruptable power generation and distribution systems. Develop the design of miscellaneous Electrical systems such as lighting and lighting controls, grounding, electrical heat tracing, fire alarm, public address, security, card access, IT/AV, etc. Develop typical Electrical engineering and design drawings such as: single line diagrams; power, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and other systems plans; electrical area classification plans; electrical equipment arrangement plans; cable tray layout plans and sections; conduit and cable schedules; motor control schematics. Develop typical Electrical specifications such as: electrical equipment (MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, power transformers, standby/backup generators, UPSs, etc.); electrical installation-general requirements, testing, and commissioning. Develop typical Electrical databases/spreadsheets such as: motor and electrical load lists; panel schedules; wire and conduit schedules. Develop typical Electrical calculations such as: voltage drop calculations; lighting calculations; short circuit analyses. Participate in the development of Electrical engineering and design effort hour estimates, and the evaluation and preparation of commercial proposals. Participate in the development of material takeoffs, and construction cost estimates. Participate in the development of Electrical construction bid packages. Participate in procurement activities associated with Electrical systems and equipment. Procurement activities include preparing technical data for inquiry packages, preparing technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor drawing and document submittal reviews. Perform construction administration activities such as contractor submittals review; respond to requests for information (RFI), site reviews, and observations. Perform onsite reviews of Electrical installations and Electrical equipment for conformance with engineering documents, equipment specifications, and safety standards.

Experience in emergency and uninterruptable power generation and distribution systems design and the preparation of associated Electrical equipment, procurement, and installation specifications.

Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team of architects, engineers and contractors on multiple, concurrently executed projects. Good organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in the English language, both spoken and written.

Accepts responsibility for own actions and honors commitments. Has a positive, can do attitude. Willingness and ability to travel to client offices, other PS&S offices, and project sites for meetings, performing surveys and punch lists, and to assist field personnel and construction team with Electrical technical issues.

• 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience in a consulting firm designing power distribution systems for facilities and other electrical systems as described above.
• 4 years bachelors degree in electrical engineering
• Active professional engineers (PE) license is required. Preferred to be registered in NY or NJ.
• Knowledge of Electrical engineering and design practices including drawings, specifications, codes, building materials and costs, and construction techniques.
• Working knowledge of applicable software packages such as SKM, ETAP, or EDSA.
• Working knowledge of NFPA, NEC, and applicable Electrical Codes as well as applicable Industry Codes and Standards (e.g., ANSI, IEEE).
• Experience in facility medium and low voltage power distribution system design and the preparation of electrical equipment and systems procurement and installation specifications.
• Proficient in the use of office personal computers, office networks, and the Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.).

What We Offer

• We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our career mapping, ongoing training, and career development program.
• We foster an up-beat, creative, and fun environment.
• We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including remote, hybrid and on-site.
• We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.