Sr. Electrical Engineer - Power

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Posted December 08, 2025. Position open for at least 3 days.

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As a Sr. Electrical Engineer in our New York office you will be joining a team that provides a range of skills as part of an integrated building services design. Your work will cover medium‑voltage to low‑voltage power distribution system design, power studies (short circuit, coordination and arc flash), lighting design, fire and life safety systems, water/wastewater facilities, mission‑critical environments and renewable energy infrastructure.

In this role you'll manage multiple projects simultaneously, including design, perform calculations, prepare contract drawings and specifications, and prepare basis of design reports. You will delegate work to junior staff and oversee drawings, specifications and calculations to ensure they meet applicable codes and project requirements.

• Design full low and medium voltage electrical systems, including power, emergency power systems, batteries, lighting, fire alarm and signaling systems
• Lead preparing contract documents for plans, specifications, and cost estimates for complex projects
• Design lighting systems and associated control systems
• Prepare load analysis for each stage of design
• Prepare detailed project electrical systems drawings
• Prepare basis of design reports and technical documentation for the project
• Apply knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, codes and guidelines
• Select and prepare specifications for electrical equipment
• Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and with project architects across multiple locations
• Present to clients
• Manage several assignments simultaneously
• Provide quality control and quality assurance of electrical engineering plans and specifications
• Mentor junior staff

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Professional Engineer licensure
• Experience working for an MEP firm focused on mission‑critical applications, medium‑voltage distribution systems and emergency generation
• Proficiency in Revit and 3D CAD
• Knowledge of NFPA standards
• Working knowledge of other building systems (e.g., door finish hardware, IT building communications, lighting controls and BAS networks) as they relate to electrical systems

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; a deferred compensation plan for eligible employees; an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees; seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Not Applicable

Full-time

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