Senior Electrical Engineer – MEP

Bala Consulting Engineers

Senior Electrical Engineer at Bala Consulting Engineers designing electrical distribution, fire alarm, and lighting systems. Located in Wayne, PA with a focus on commercial and data center designs.

Posted 5/21/2026full-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 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

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 power distribution designfire alarm systems designlighting systems designlighting controls designshort circuit calculationsarc flash coordinationphotometric calculationscost estimationfeasibility studieselectrical standards development

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationreport writingproject managementproblem-solving

Certifications

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