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Electrical Designer / Engineer

Lensa
Edison, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
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About Us

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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EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

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.

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Job Locations US-NJ-Edison

ID 2025-2176

Company Forest Electric Corp.

Category Engineering

Position Type Full-Time

Location Type Onsite

Posted Date 3 months ago (10/14/2025 1:30 PM)

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Salary : $120,000 - $140,000

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