Senior Electrical Engineer – Mission Critical

Bala Consulting Engineers

Senior Electrical Engineer leading Mission Critical electrical designs for Bala Consulting Engineers in Philadelphia office. Preparing calculations, designing systems, and ensuring project success.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeWayne • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical distribution designfire alarm systems designsecurity systems designshort circuit calculationstransformer sizingphotometric calculationsarc flash coordinationcost estimationfeasibility studieselectrical standards development

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationreport writingproject managementproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringEIT certificationPE (Professional Engineer) preferredLEED accreditation preferred