Electrical Engineer

  • Bridgewater, New Jersey
  • Full Time
Electrical Engineer
Job Description

Collaborate with project design teams and customers to provide comprehensive electrical system and equipment design services. This includes medium and low voltage utility service entrance and power distribution, lighting, and motor controls. Develop and draft basis of design reports, and perform essential calculations such as short circuit, load flow, voltage drop, and arc flash. Utilize technical, communication, and leadership skills to effectively present findings and integrated solutions through written reports and oral presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement low voltage systems (480V power design and down).
  • Generate construction documents and technical specifications.
  • Prepare detailed specifications, contract drawings, and contractor bid packages.
  • Perform circuit ampacity and conduit fill calculations.
  • Coordinate designs with equipment vendors including motor control centers and low voltage switchgears.
  • Ensure compliance with standards such as NEC, NYC Building Codes, Energy Codes, NFPA Recommended Standards, and ConEdison Installation Standards/Blue Book.
  • Utilize electrical system modeling performance software such as SKM or ETAP.
Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in low voltage design (480V power design and down).
  • Experience in construction document generation.
  • Technical specifications and design expertise.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Familiarity with standards including NEC and NYC Building Codes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or closely related field (required).
  • Working towards obtaining EIT/PE license.
  • 5+ years of electrical design experience for industrial, municipal, educational, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing facilities.
  • Experience designing motor control centers (MCCs) and low voltage switchboards/switchgears.
  • Pharmaceutical or industrial experience, with wastewater expertise being a huge plus.
Work Environment

The role is primarily office-based with approximately 90% of time dedicated to designing and 10% to site visits, field surveys, and inspections in support of design work. The position offers hybrid flexibility with three days in the office and two days working from home. The schedule is highly adaptable to individual needs, fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bridgewater,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Job ID: 482529514
Originally Posted on: 6/24/2025

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