Michael Baker International

Project Engineer – Electrical

Michael Baker International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Newark • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per year

About the role

  • Support Project Managers in the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare and review electrical designs.
  • Collaborate across disciplines and support projects from concept through construction.
  • Perform electrical design, analysis, and calculations for infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare construction documents including plans, one-lines, schematics, panel schedules, and lighting layouts.
  • Develop power distribution and lighting designs, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Use AutoCAD and MicroStation to produce design drawings.
  • Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction support as needed.
  • Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs during design and construction.
  • Perform quality control reviews of project deliverables.
  • Present technical information to project teams and clients.
  • Support proposals, fee development, and schedules to deliver projects on time and budget.

Requirements

  • BS in Electrical Engineering.
  • 5–8 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
  • PE license or ability to obtain within 2 years.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Ability to learn company systems, client standards, and procedures quickly.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation preferred.
  • Experience with NEC and low-/medium-voltage power calculations preferred.
  • Familiarity with lighting design software (Visual Pro, AGI32) preferred.
  • Experience with electrical modeling software (SKM, ETAP) preferred.
  • Background in highway or transportation power and lighting systems preferred.
Benefits
  • Equal employment opportunity for all persons
  • Drug-free workplace
  • Pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical designelectrical analysispower distribution designlighting designtechnical specificationscost estimatesquality control reviewsNEClow-voltage power calculationsmedium-voltage power calculations
Soft Skills
communication skillsproject managementcollaborationability to manage multiple projectsability to learn quickly
Certifications
BS in Electrical EngineeringPE license