Senior Electrical Engineer/AVP

Overview We have an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer for our NYC/Syosset location. Join a team that builds services and capabilities through the growth of our staff. LiRo-Hill is an integrated firm offering construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. We are known as an "Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions" firm with a strong track record of delivering for public and private sector clients. LiRo-Hill is the result of a consolidation of staff from The LiRo Group and Hill International, creating a larger, more efficient team with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Edison, NJ. Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for complex transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience on large, multidisciplinary transportation projects. This role involves technical oversight, design leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and collaboration with clients, agencies, and project teams to deliver safe, resilient, and code-compliant electrical systems for transit, rail, roadway, tunnel, and airport projects. Technical Leadership & Design Lead the design and specification of electrical systems for transportation projects, including: Power distribution (medium and low voltage) Lighting and controls 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, technical reports, and specifications Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and authority requirements, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, AASHTO, and local agency standards Perform load analysis, short-circuit analysis, grounding, protection coordination, and energy studies Evaluate new technologies and sustainable design solutions for transportation infrastructure Project Management & Coordination Serve as discipline lead or technical manager for electrical scope on multidisciplinary projects Coordinate electrical designs with civil, structural, mechanical, and systems engineering disciplines Support development of project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and risk mitigation strategies Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, value engineering studies, and quality control processes Client & Stakeholder Engagement Interface with transportation agencies, utilities, contractors, and client representatives Present technical concepts and design solutions to both technical and nontechnical audiences Support proposal development, including scope definition, fee estimates, and technical narratives Mentorship & Team Development Mentor and guide junior and midlevel engineers Perform technical reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables Contribute to the development of internal standards, best practices, and lessons learned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required) Professional Engineer (PE) license (required) Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering for transportation or large infrastructure projects Demonstrated experience delivering projects for transit and rail systems, highways, bridges, tunnels, and airports We are committed to your success and invest in growth and development to unlock your full potential. Benefits & Compensation Competitive Total Compensation Package Employee-Only Stock Purchase Plan Mentoring programs Continuing Education Program Employee referral bonus Volunteer/Industry association opportunities Our Culture: We believe in collaboration and a corporate culture that empowers employees to share ideas and contribute, maximizing potential. Compensation: Minimum: $175,000; Max: $225,000. The range represents what the Firm believes is willing to pay at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined by qualifications and location. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role. LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. #ID22 #ZR22 #J-18808-Ljbffr