Senior Electrical Designer
A growing consulting engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to join its New York City team. This position is ideal for an experienced electrical design professional looking to take on greater project ownership, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex building projects. The role offers exposure to a wide range of project types, strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a clear path for continued professional growth and leadership development.
The Senior Electrical Designer will be responsible for...
- Designing electrical systems for a variety of building projects, including power distribution, lighting, and related building systems.
- Performing electrical load calculations, voltage drop analysis, panel scheduling, and system layout development.
- Coordinating with architects, engineers, clients, and other project stakeholders throughout all phases of design.
- Reviewing shop drawings, evaluating field conditions, and helping ensure construction aligns with design intent.
- Leading coordination efforts on assigned projects while maintaining high-quality project documentation.
- Mentoring junior engineers and designers through technical guidance, training, and project support.
The Senior Electrical Designer should have the following...
- 4+ years of electrical design experience within the consulting engineering or built environment industry.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software.
- Strong understanding of electrical system design, load calculations, power distribution, lighting systems, and applicable codes.
- Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams and participating in client-facing meetings.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred. FE certification or progress toward PE licensure is a plus.
Benefits & Perks
- Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging building projects.
- Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative team environment with exposure to experienced industry professionals.
- Increasing responsibility and project ownership as your career progresses.
- Supportive culture focused on technical excellence, teamwork, and long-term growth.
If you're looking for an opportunity to expand your technical expertise, take ownership of impactful projects, and grow your career with a collaborative engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.
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