VP Electrical Engineering

Reference: 1183766Job ID: 5389138Posted: 2026-10-05Closing date: 2027-01-03Location: New YorkSalary: $175k-$225k (per annum)Job type: PermanentIndustry: EngineeringCompany: HaysConsultant: Jon OmahaHays office: New York City — 66 Hudson Blvd E, The Spiral, Suite 2408Phone: 3472523077Email: View email address on click.appcast.io new companyOur client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the Northeastern United States. Known for delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure programs, the firm supports public-sector and institutional clients across transportation, utilities, and major capital works.With a deep technical bench and a long-standing regional footprint, the organization is continuing to invest in senior leadership to support sustainable growth and long-term client relationships.Your new roleAs an AVP / VP – Electrical Engineering, you will take on a senior leadership position within the transportation and infrastructure practice. This is a hands-on, seller–doer role, combining technical oversight, client engagement, and people leadership.You will provide strategic and technical direction across major infrastructure projects, lead multi-disciplinary electrical scopes, and act as a trusted advisor to clients and delivery partners. You will also play a key role in mentoring engineers and supporting future business growth.What you’ll be doingLeading electrical engineering scope on complex transportation and infrastructure programsActing as a senior, client-facing representative for public-sector and institutional clientsProviding technical oversight across power, lighting, substations, and life safety systemsSupporting proposal development, fee scoping, and client presentationsManaging and mentoring engineering teams within a multi-disciplinary environmentContributing to long-term growth and leadership within the practiceWhat you'll need to succeedBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license15+ years’ experience delivering electrical systems on large-scale infrastructure or transportation projectsStrong background in public-sector or heavily regulated environmentsExperience working across multi-disciplinary and design or design-build programsComfortable operating at a senior, client-facing and leadership levelWhat you'll get in returnSenior leadership role within a stable, well-capitalised consultancyExposure to high-profile, technically complex infrastructure programsClear long-term growth and leadership opportunityCompetitive executive-level compensation and benefits packageWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #LI-DNI #1183766 - Jon Omaha