Senior Electrical Engineer/ Project Manager

Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager

Role Overview

Our client is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager to lead electrical design on a portfolio of commercial, residential & healthcare projects. This is a hybrid technical and leadership role: candidates will run project teams, manage client relationships, and take design work from concept through construction administration. The role suits someone with 5 to 15 years of MEP consulting experience who is ready to take ownership of projects and mentor junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for commercial, healthcare, institutional, and mission critical projects, from schematic design through construction administration
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and staffing across multiple concurrent assignments
• Serve as primary client contact, coordinating with architects, owners, contractors, and other engineering disciplines
• Produce and review electrical calculations, one line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting design, and specifications
• Perform code compliance reviews against the NYC Building Code, NEC, NFPA, and applicable energy codes
• Oversee construction administration including RFI responses, submittal review, and site visits
• Mentor and review the work of junior and mid level electrical engineers and designers
• Support business development through client relationship management and proposal input

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5 to 15 years of electrical MEP consulting engineering experience, with a track record of project ownership
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York State, or ability to obtain reciprocity
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC, NYC Building Code, and NFPA standards
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software such as SKM or ETAP
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience across commercial, healthcare, and mission critical / data center project types
• Familiarity with LEED, WELL, or other sustainability rating systems
• Prior experience mentoring or managing junior engineering staff
• Existing relationships with NYC based architects, owners, or general contractors

What the Client offers

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance bonus $125,000 to $190,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Professional development support, including PE licensing and continuing education
• A collaborative, design driven culture with direct exposure to firm leadership and clients