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Electrical Designer / Engineer

Forest Electric New Jersey
Edison, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026
We are one of New Jersey’s leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services suppliers. We have expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, network design, structured cabling, and electrical system design-build, installation, and maintenance.

Job Summary

Forest Electric NJ is seeking an experienced electrical construction 3D detailer (engineer) for our Edison, NJ office to be a part of a team of coordinators and engineers that is proficient with Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Competent with Revit, AutoCAD MEP and Navisworks to coordinate in a 3D environment with other building construction trades.
  • Create detailed electrical installation drawings from contract documents and specifications for field electricians to build from.
  • Create spreadsheets from one line drawings for feeder, conduit and wire lengths.
  • Calculate voltage drop, circuit ampacity and pull box sizing.
  • Produce detailed shop drawings for electrical equipment, pads, conduit and bus duct layouts.
  • Verify drawings and installations are compliant with NEC codes.
  • Perform basic design calculations (i.e. duct sizing, etc.) under Engineer direction and review.
  • Modify existing drawings to conform with engineering design or construction changes.
  • Communicate project status to report target delivery, productivity, and qualify of design.
  • Regular, predictable and reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the position.
  • Travel to various project sites is required.

Qualifications

  • Formal education in electrical engineering and/or hands on field experience in electrical construction of data centers, healthcare and pharmaceutical type environments desired.
  • Five years experience in a high volume commercial electrical contractor design and drafting environment.
  • Competent with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes.
  • Basic understanding of electrical systems to include lighting, power, fire alarm, etc.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $120,000 - $140,000

Other Compensation: Position is bonus eligible.

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000

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