Senior Electrical Engineer
haysNew York, NY
$135,000-170,000APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)
Senior Electrical Engineer
haysNew York, NY
today
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Engineering ServicesElectrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation ContractorsOther Scientific and Technical Consulting Services$135,000-170,000
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Join a Leading MEP Consulting Engineering Firm in NYCYour New Company A highly respected and growing MEP consulting engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its New York City team. This organization is recognized for delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-performance building designs across a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, life sciences, education, mixed-use, mission critical, and large-scale development projects. The firm provides a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment where senior leadership remains actively involved in project execution and client engagement, creating exceptional opportunities for professional growth and technical development. Your New RoleAs a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, coordination, and delivery of complex building electrical systems from schematic design through construction administration. This position is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys working directly with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary engineering teams while leading projects and mentoring junior staff. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to some of the region's most challenging and innovative building projects.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead electrical system design for commercial, healthcare, institutional, mixed-use, and mission critical projects
- Conceptualize and evaluate electrical system design solutions and communicate recommendations to clients and project stakeholders
- Develop high-quality construction documents, technical specifications, and engineering reports
- Prepare power one-line diagrams, grounding systems, lighting controls, fire alarm systems, and emergency power system designs
- Perform engineering calculations including load studies, short-circuit analysis, generator sizing, voltage drop, feeder sizing, and lighting power density calculations
- Conduct existing building assessments and due diligence reports
- Coordinate closely with architects, owners, contractors, and other engineering disciplines throughout all project phases
- Participate in construction administration activities, including field observations, punch lists, submittal reviews, contractor coordination, and RFI responses
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables
- Mentor, train, and support the development of junior engineers and designers
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional project execution
- What You'll Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering 6-10+ years of experience within an MEP consulting environment
- Professional Engineer (PE) License required or actively pursuing licensure
- Experience designing electrical systems for buildings from schematic design through construction administration
- Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable building codes and industry standards
- Experience with power distribution, emergency power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience reviewing contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and field coordination efforts
- Strong project management, communication, and client-facing skills
- Excellent technical writing and engineering reporting abilities
- Ability to lead project teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive salary of $135,000-170,000 depending on experience
- Annual performance bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Exposure to architecturally significant and technically challenging projects
- Direct mentorship from experienced engineering leadership
- Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
- Opportunity to work on sustainable, innovative, and high-profile building projects throughout the Northeast
What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in exploring this confidential opportunity, click Apply Now or reach out directly for a private discussion.
If this particular role isn't the right fit, but you're interested in hearing about other opportunities within the MEP consulting engineering market across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Philadelphia, please contact me for a confidential conversation regarding your career goals.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$135,000-170,000
Experience level
Senior
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Electrical Engineers
Industry
Engineering Services
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