Senior Electrical Engineer, NYC - AE, Industrial Services, Contractors

Senior Electrical Engineer - NYC - Engineering firms, MEP Contractors and Service-based industrial companies

Overview

We are currently supporting clients seeking Senior Electrical Engineers to support complex infrastructure projects across the NYC and Long Island market.

This role focuses on leading the design and delivery of electrical systems for large-scale, multidisciplinary projects. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and experience working with public agencies and infrastructure clients.


Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Design

• Lead the design and specification of electrical systems for complex infrastructure projects, including:
  
  • Medium and low voltage power distribution
    
  • Lighting and control systems
    
  • Traction power and substations (rail/transit)
    
  • Communications, SCADA, and control systems
    
  • Fire life safety and emergency power systems
    
  • ITS, signal power, and roadway electrical systems
    
• Prepare and review design drawings, calculations, reports, and technical specifications
  
• Perform system studies including load flow, short circuit, grounding, and protection coordination
  
• Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, standards, and agency requirements
  
• Evaluate and implement innovative and sustainable electrical design solutions
  

Project Leadership & Coordination

• Serve as discipline lead for electrical scope on complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects
  
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, mechanical, and systems engineering teams
  
• Support project planning including schedules, budgets, staffing, and risk mitigation
  
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts
  
• Maintain high-quality control standards across all deliverables
  

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with public agencies, utilities, contractors, and project stakeholders
  
• Present technical solutions and design concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  
• Support proposal development, including scope definition, fee development, and technical narratives
  

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers
  
• Perform technical reviews and provide feedback to ensure quality and consistency
  
• Contribute to internal standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives
  

Technical Skills

• Power distribution and substation design (MV/LV systems)
  
• Traction power and rail system electrical infrastructure
  
• Electrical system analysis (load flow, fault analysis, protection coordination)
  
• SCADA, communications, and control systems
  
• Fire life safety and emergency power design
  
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, AASHTO, etc.)
  

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and project ownership capabilities
  
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
  
• Strong communication skills across technical teams and stakeholders
  
• Detail-oriented with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
  
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
  
• 15+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering within transportation or infrastructure projects
  
• Demonstrated experience supporting large, complex projects such as:
  
  • Transit and rail systems
    
  • Highways, bridges, and tunnels
    
  • Airports or major public infrastructure
    

Additional Details

• Hybrid office/field environment supporting major infrastructure projects
  
• Opportunity to work on high-impact public sector initiatives
  
• Competitive compensation and leadership growth opportunity
  

In accordance with New York salary transparency requirements, the anticipated annual base salary range for positions is: $175k-$225k annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated project leadership background.

Search managed by: Danielle Morris - danielle.morris@ LHH.com


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
  
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Pay Details: $175,000.00 to $225,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Danielle Morris


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.