What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Hays?
Your New Company
Our client is a well-established consulting engineering firm providing multidisciplinary engineering services across the public and private sectors. With a diverse project portfolio spanning building systems, municipal infrastructure, water/wastewater facilities, and industrial applications, they have built a strong reputation for technical excellence and long-term client relationships.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their leadership team and help drive the delivery of complex engineering projects throughout the region.
Your New Role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader within the electrical engineering group, taking ownership of project delivery while mentoring junior engineers and supporting client development efforts.
Projects will include a mix of commercial, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure work, with responsibilities ranging from concept design through construction administration.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the design of electrical power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, communications, control, and related building systems.
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
- Perform electrical studies including load calculations, fault current analysis, arc flash studies, and system evaluations.
- Review and seal engineering documents as required.
- Coordinate closely with mechanical, civil, structural, and process engineering teams.
- Support construction administration activities including RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, and field observations.
- Participate in proposal development, budgeting, and client meetings.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
- 7 years of electrical engineering consulting experience.
- Strong experience designing electrical systems for commercial, industrial, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience with power distribution systems, generators, ATS equipment, switchgear, transformers, and fire alarm systems.
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable building codes.
- Experience reviewing engineering deliverables and mentoring junior staff.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD.
Preferred:
- Industrial or Water/wastewater project experience.
- SCADA, PLC, controls, or instrumentation experience.
- Electrical modeling software such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.
- Experience with industrial process facilities.
What You'll Get in Return
- Hybrid work flexibility.
- Competitive compensation package.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous PTO package.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing engineering practice.
- Clear path toward further technical and leadership responsibilities.
What You Need to Do Now
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Salary : $130,000 - $175,000