Senior Electrical Engineering Designer

Overview

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Established in 1999, the company offers integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands rely on Core States Group to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design.

With 23 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life in markets such as Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more.

As a Senior Electrical Engineering Designer supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit, you will be responsible for designing and drafting electrical engineering projects under the guidance of Electrical Engineers/Project Managers. Projects will be located throughout the U.S. and will include power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems. You will coordinate with Site/Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Architects, and Construction Project Managers.

Your role includes producing electrical engineering construction documents while adhering to client requirements, code requirements, and site adjustments.

You demonstrate strong communication, foster strong relationships, and proactively seek opportunities to improve processes. You align with business objectives and want to be part of a culture built on respect, teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and continuous learning. You embody our Core Values of Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, and Inclusion.

• Design full site plans and resolve complex design issues with limited direction.
• Conduct site feasibility research and site visit investigations. Generate reports and recommendations based on findings.
• Coordinate with sub‑consultants.
• Assist in maintaining task budgets.
• Coordinate and assist with addendums, RFIs, and change orders.
• Assist in coordinating the work of a multi‑disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project.
• Assist managers with the project approval process.
• Organize and maintain project files.
• Maintain documentation for billable hours.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basis of design.
• Demonstrate an understanding of codes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• E.I.T. preferred, P.E. a plus.
• 3+ years of experience with electrical design for buildings, preferably with commercial projects such as retail, restaurants, industrial, multi‑family, etc.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office.

You will work with a team of Design Engineers, Professional Engineers, and Project Managers.

This role is based out of our Somerville, NJ office. While we encourage hybrid work, we are happy to consider remote candidates within NJ, where occasional travel to our Somerville office is possible.

• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs.
• RETIREMENT – We offer a great 401(k) match to help you invest in your future.
• HEALTHCARE – Excellent health benefits, life insurance options, and supplemental benefit options.
• VACATION – Generous PTO time to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• PERKS – Team wellness challenges, Costco membership reimbursement, half‑day Fridays during summer months, and more.
• WORK‑LIFE BALANCE – A flexible work environment that supports a healthy work‑life balance.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE – Four weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – Advance your education with support.

Note:

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position will remain open until it is filled.