Posted: 05-Jun-26
Location: Wayne,
Type: Full Time
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Preferred Education:
Internal Number: 1303
Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for our Mission Critical clients. Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development.
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Philadelphia office to lead our Mission Critical electrical designs for our clients nationally. The candidate should view this as a high opportunity position with tremendous growth potential.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare calculations for feeders, services, short circuit, transformer size.
- Design building electrical distribution, fire alarm and security systems.
- Perform on-site surveys of existing electrical equipment.
- Determine schedules and details required for the project. Review with project engineer.
- Attend job meetings as required.
- Ensure flow of information between disciplines.
- Assist in writing reports and feasibility studies.
- Support developing electrical standards.
- Prepare cost estimates and specifications.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Serve as a lead electrical engineer on select projects in the Mission Critical Sector. Project types include Data Center new builds, renovations, fit-outs and critical system’s infrastructure upgrades.
- 10+ years of experience in designing Data Center critical power distribution infrastructure, fire alarm systems, lighting systems, both interior and exterior, and lighting controls.
- Knowledge should include familiarity with short circuit, arc flash coordination, design of interior and exterior lighting, and photometric calculations.
- Background in Data Center / critical systems infrastructure is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Knowledge of applicable codes including energy conservation.
- PE Preferred. EIT certification required.
- LEED accreditation preferred.
- Proficiency with Revit design software with at least 1 year of experience of formal design use.
- Microsoft Office experience.
BALA COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
- 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
- Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
- Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
- Employee Referral Program
- Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day remote work
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