Associate, Field Electrical
Associate, Field (Electrical)
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $122,000 - 140,000
Full Time | Experienced
About the Role
An established engineering consultancy is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and experienced Electrical Associate to join its Field Department in the New York office. This leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels at project management, and is passionate about mentoring teams and contributing to firm-wide success.
As an Electrical Associate, you will act as a trusted advisor, project leader, and key representative of the organization. You'll manage projects from concept through completion and support the strategic growth of the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead conceptual design efforts and guide teams through construction documentation and project delivery
- Communicate proactively with clients regarding deadlines, deliverables, and project updates
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including owners, contractors, and field leaders
- Collaborate with design departments and third-party engineering firms
- Oversee documentation control, including OPR narratives, observation reports, and testing logs
- Manage multiple field service functions on large-scale projects (1M+ sq. ft.), including meetings, field activities, and client inquiries
- Develop and maintain project schedules; ensure timely delivery of documentation
- Review technical documents for accuracy, clarity, and distribution
- Prepare meeting agendas and minutes; track project milestones
- Identify design issues and submit RFIs or recommendations for resolution
- Draft technical letters and memoranda addressing design challenges or code interpretations
- Deliver large-scale projects from start to finish while maintaining strong client relationships
- Provide final review and distribution of project summaries and reports
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited program
- Minimum of 5+ years of electrical-focused commissioning or related experience, including oversight of small teams
- Professional certification (e.g., PE, LEED, CCP, CEM)
- Advanced understanding of MEP systems with strong focus on electrical systems, energy codes, and documentation phases (preconstruction through closeout)
- Proficiency with MEP design tools, field software (e.g., BlueRithm), and project financial tools (e.g., Deltek)
- Strong troubleshooting and technical writing skills
- Active affiliation with a major professional organization (e.g., BCxA, AEE, ASHRAE, USGBC)
Why Join the Team
- Engage in work that blends a strong engineering legacy with emerging technologies including smart building systems and energy efficiency
- Join a collaborative culture that values mentorship, teamwork, and continuous learning
- Contribute to impactful projects across commercial, healthcare, aviation, life sciences, and data center sectors
- Access multiple office locations across major Northeast cities
What We Offer
- Hybrid work model providing flexibility between home and office
- Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement plan with employer match and stock options
- Paid time off, volunteer opportunities, and employee resource groups
- Training and professional development through internal learning programs
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