Electrical Designer / Engineer
Listed on EMCOR Group’s official careers site. Posted June 12, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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About Us
We are one of New Jersey’s leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services suppliers. We have expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, network design, structured cabling, and electrical system design-build, installation, and maintenance.
Job Summary
Forest Electric NJ is seeking an experienced electrical construction 3D detailer (engineer) for our Edison, NJ office to be a part of a team of coordinators and engineers that is proficient with Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Competent with Revit, AutoCAD MEP and Navisworks to coordinate in a 3D environment with other building construction trades. Create detailed electrical installation drawings from contract documents and specifications for field electricians to build from. Create spreadsheets from one line drawings for feeder, conduit and wire lengths. Calculate voltage drop, circuit ampacity and pull box sizing.
Produce detailed shop drawings for electrical equipment, pads, conduit and bus duct layouts. Verify drawings and installations are compliant with NEC codes. Perform basic design calculations (i.e. duct sizing, etc.) under Engineer direction and review. Modify existing drawings to conform with engineering design or construction changes. Communicate project status to report target delivery, productivity, and qualify of design.
Regular, predictable and reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the position. Travel to various project sites is required.
Qualifications
Formal education in electrical engineering and/or hands on field experience in electrical construction of data centers, healthcare and pharmaceutical type environments desired. Five + years experience in a high volume commercial electrical contractor design and drafting environment. Competent with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Microsoft Office Applications. Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes. Basic understanding of electrical systems to include lighting, power, fire alarm, etc. #forestnj #LI-DL1 #LI-Onsite Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.
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Geographic Disclosure Compensation Range
$100,000 - $140,000 Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.
Other Compensation
Position is bonus eligible.
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