Arc Flash Electrical Cx Engineer III - IV

As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. We are currently seeking a performance‑driven, motivated Arc Flash Electrical Cx Engineer. This role will be based in our Headquarters in New York, NY. You will demonstrate your engineering skills and, by leveraging the firm’s technology‑centric competitive edge, you will work with design engineers, vendors, contractors, and client personnel to design, test, make operational, optimize, and validate electrical systems in multiple 24x7 mission‑critical plants, pharmaceutical, healthcare, power generation or similar environments. Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your commissioning career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. Job Responsibilities We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands‑on commissioning and testing experience, as well as 3+ years of hands‑on experience in SKM (15+ projects) across a wide range of building electrical systems. This role requires a understanding of power distribution, emergency/standby systems, lighting controls, grounding, and electrical protection systems, as well as demonstrated proficiency with field testing tools and procedures. Power System Analysis & Design: Perform and/or provide oversight for short‑circuit calculations, medium and low‑voltage coordination evaluations to optimize protective relay and breaker settings, and arc flash studies in compliance with NFPA, IEEE 1584, and other industry standards. Develop or modify power system models to accurately reflect the designed and/or as‑built site conditions. Develop and execute standards for power system studies and calculations across groups/offices Data Collection & Documentation: Perform on‑site data collection activities as needed (document protective device types and associated settings, develop and document single lines and confirm loading information such as motor HP, full‑load amps, locked‑rotor amps, etc.). Prepare error‑free engineering documents (e.g., drawings, sketches, instructions, inputs, calculations, analyses, evaluations) according to and bound by industry codes, standards, and regulations to support client engineering needs Execute commissioning activities for electrical building systems Perform hands‑on field‑testing using industry‑standard equipment such as: Power quality meters (PQM) Infrared (IR) cameras Multimeters, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools Circuit analyzers and load banks Job Requirements Commissioning Engineer Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET‑accredited university 3+ years of SKM, Arc Flash, and power system modeling 5+ years of electrical commissioning or NETA‑level testing experience in commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical facilities Understanding of NETA testing principles and familiarity with NETA ATS/MTS procedures Hands‑on field‑testing experience across a wide range of electrical systems Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NETA, IEEE, and related standards Benefits Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program Training and professional development courses Professional development incentive bonuses Dynamic Employee Resource Groups Competitive paid time off (PTO) policy Transit/parking employer stipend Half day work from home Fridays all year long Salary Range New York Pay Range: $91,557 - $141,069 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr Syska Hennessy Group