Electrical Project Engineer (MEP) - Greater Philadelphia area

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Electrical Project Engineer (MEP) - Greater Philadelphia area

Bala Consulting Engineers

Location

Wayne, PA, 19087

Experience

Mid

Posted

Jul 30, 2026

Apply by

August 29, 2026

Applicants

0

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Job Description

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. 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. Bala is seeking an We are seeking anElectrical Project Engineer to sit in our Wayne, PA office supporting the function enterprise-wide. Primary responsibilities will include: - Prepare calculations for feeders, services, short circuit, transformer size. - Design building electrical distribution, fire alarm and lighting control 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 of reports and feasibility studies - Support developing electrical standards. - Prepare cost estimates and specifications. - Experience in design of commercial and data centers preferred. The basic requirements for this position include: - 7 to 10 years of experience in designing electrical 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 design of commercial and data centers strongly preferred. - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering - Knowledge of applicable codes including energy conservation. - PE or EIT certification preferred. - LEED accreditation preferred. - Proficiency with Revit design software with at least 1 year experience of formal design use. As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities. Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish. Bala offers comprehensive benefits: - 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 roles work in office and qualify for one day remote work Follow us @balaconsultingengineers on Instagram and LinkedIn Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested. #LI-Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare calculations for feeders, services, short circuit, and transformer sizing.
  • Design building electrical distribution, fire alarm, and lighting control systems.
  • Perform on-site surveys of existing electrical equipment.
  • Determine project schedules and details, reviewing with project engineers.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Skills Required

Electrical power distribution infrastructure designFire alarm systems designLighting systems designLighting controlsShort circuit analysisArc flash coordinationPhotometric calculationsEnergy conservation codesRevit design softwareCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationCommercial building designData center design

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Up to 5 weeks PTO
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Licensure Reimbursement
  • Federal Student Loan Assistance
  • Section 529 Plan
  • Employee Referral Program
  • One day remote work per week

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