Electrical Engineer

Actalent - Voorhees Township, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Voorhees Township, NJ

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Electrical Engineer position at Actalent involves developing and participating in innovative solutions for microgrids, distributed generation systems, renewable energy, energy storage, and grid edge electrical systems. This role requires collaboration with various engineering disciplines and focuses on the design and implementation of grid-connected power generation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering design duties under supervision.
• Design grid-connected power generation systems including electrical single-line diagrams and grid interconnection applications.
• Develop electrical equipment, materials, and installation specifications.
• Evaluate equipment proposals and review technical submittals.
• Assist in project coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Perform calculations and analysis reports such as short circuit, relay & breaker coordination, arc flash, grounding, and cable sizing.
• Layout electrical equipment and route conduit, duct-bank, and cable systems.
• Support construction by reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and reports, and inspecting installation and overseeing testing and commissioning.
• Respond to customer and contractor questions.
• Participate in site surveys and inspections.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering
• Minimum 5-10 years professional experience in engineering, particularly in power or distributed generation.
• Experience in executing multi-discipline projects utilizing AutoCad or Revit programs.
• High and Medium voltage experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national code requirements.
• Experience engineering grid interconnection of power generation systems such as internal combustion engines, combustion turbines, PV solar, and battery energy storage.
• Experience specifying grid connecting switchgear and systems.
• Knowledge of electric systems modeling software such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or HOMER.
• Experience developing electrical load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Experience managing and coordinating multidiscipline projects.