At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.
Why Professionals Choose Core States Group
Here’s what you can expect:
- VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.
- COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
- RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.
- HEALTHCARE – Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
- VACATION – Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- PERKS – Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!
- FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT – A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or blending both to support your responsibilities.
- TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.
Summary of the Role
As an Electrical Engineering Designer within our Distributed Generation department, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting energy projects across the U.S. while learning directly from experienced engineers.
In this role, you’ll gain experience in:
- Distributed generation systems, including solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage, generators, combined heat and power (CHP), fuel cells, and microgrids
- Electrical power distribution, equipment integration, and utility interconnection
- Electrical design documentation supporting permitting, construction, and modifications to existing facilities
You’ll collaborate with electrical, site/civil, structural, and mechanical engineers, project managers, and construction teams to develop coordinated construction documents. Working under engineering direction, you’ll help translate project requirements, equipment information, and review comments into clear, accurate drawings. This is an opportunity to build practical electrical design skills while contributing to projects that improve energy reliability, resilience, and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Apply electrical engineering fundamentals to support distributed generation projects under the direction of experienced engineers
- Prepare and revise electrical site plans, equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, schedules, and installation details using AutoCAD
- Assist with electrical load calculations, conductor and conduit sizing, voltage-drop calculations, and grounding documentation for engineering review
- Support the integration of generation and energy storage equipment with existing and proposed low- and medium-voltage electrical systems
- Review manufacturer drawings and technical information, identify missing or conflicting details, and incorporate engineer-approved equipment requirements into project documents
- Coordinate electrical drawings with civil, structural, mechanical, and other disciplines, including equipment locations, clearances, foundations, and routing
- Research applicable codes, utility standards, and permitting requirements, and assist engineers with supporting documentation
- Incorporate quality-control and review comments, check drawing consistency, and maintain accurate revisions and coordinated drawing sets
- Participate in project meetings and assist with construction questions, drawing revisions, and record documents based on verified field information
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to help lead and grow a team, while contributing to high-quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
- EIT is a plus but not required.
- Experience with AutoCAD; familiarity with Bluebeam or Revit and coursework or project experience in electrical power systems or renewable energy are also beneficial.
Work Location This is a hybrid positions based out of our Somerville, NJ office.
Company Overview Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 26 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects. Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com.
A Note to Candidates Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States Group, 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 just the right candidate for this or other roles. This position will remain open until it is filled.