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New Jersey Schools Development Authority · 2 days ago

Electrical Engineer

Trenton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $110K/yr

7+ years exp

The New Jersey Schools Development Authority is responsible for overseeing school construction projects in New Jersey. The Electrical Engineer will design and develop electrical systems for these projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and functional requirements while coordinating with various teams throughout the project lifecycle.

ConstructionFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementGovernmentOffice Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop electrical system designs, including lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, lightning protection, fixture selection, control layouts and communication systems, tailored to school facilities

Assist in the preparation of project budgets and cost estimates related to electrical systems

Provide technical support and guidance to construction teams during the construction phase

Preparation of engineering design documents for school facilities projects, including feasibility studies, conceptual design, schematic design, and bridging design documents

Coordination of engineering design work with site/civil, architectural, and other engineering systems design

Review of SDA project designs for conformance with project requirements and SDA standards

Review of design documents prepared by outside design consultants for conformance with project requirements and SDA standards

Provide responses to Bidder Questions and RFI’s, review of construction submittals, and review of change requests submitted by General Contractors and Design-Builders

Assist in resolution of design issues that may arise during the Design-Build Design and Construction Phases, including necessary modifications to ensure consistency with SDA standards

Performance of detailed analyses of issues, including those relating to technical design and construction, matters; Prepare draft reports that appropriately convey information to others less familiar with the matter and make recommendations based upon the analyses

Assist in development, updating, and application of SDA Standards related to their respective discipline(s) including preparation of Materials and Systems Standards, standard specifications, and Design Bulletins

Experience with Electrical System Commissioning is desired

Qualification

Electrical system designNational Electrical CodeProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseAutoCAD proficiencyProject budget preparationAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyConstruction codes knowledgeK-12 school experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Minimum 7-10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on K-12 schools, or similar educational facility projects

Knowledge of National Electrical Code, construction codes, and the regulatory environment affecting school planning, design, and construction

Knowledge of New Jersey Building Codes (NJ UCC, NJ Best Practices, and NJSA 6A:26) highly desirable

Outstanding communication, analytical and problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to comprehend and interpret program requirements

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with both internal and external partners

Outstanding organizational skills to successfully and simultaneously undertake multiple project assignments

Demonstrated ability to work in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment while collaborating with professional staff, both individually and as a team

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Valid Drivers' License

Residency in New Jersey is a requirement for consideration for this position