Senior Electrical (MEP) Engineer - Wayne, PA
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Senior Electrical (MEP) Engineer - Wayne, PA
Location
Wayne, PA, 19087
Experience
Senior
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.
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the team in our Philadelphia area office located in Wayne, PA while supporting the function and projects enterprise-wide.
Primary responsibilities of this role 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 reports and feasibility studies.
- Support developing electrical standards.
- Prepare cost estimates and specifications.
The requirements for this position include:
- 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 preferred.
- 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 experience of formal design use.
- General understanding of Microsoft Office.
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 onsite roles qualify for one day remote work
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
As a multi-disciplined 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 competitive market salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.
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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.
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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 information flow 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 systemsLighting systemsLighting controlsShort circuit analysisArc flash coordinationPhotometric calculationsRevitMicrosoft OfficeEnergy conservation codesCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationCommercial data center design
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Up to 5 weeks PTO
- 8 paid holidays
- 8 hours Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
- Federal Student Loan Assistance
- Section 529 Plan
- Employee Referral Program
- One day remote work per week
- Relocation assistance not available
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