Electrical Engineer

H&H; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

H&H, a nationally recognized infrastructure engineering firm, seeks an Electrical Engineer for our New York City office. The role delivers electrical design across transportation and infrastructure projects, coordinating with multiple disciplines and guiding CAD teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of relevant experience, a PE or EIT licensure track, and strong NEC/NFPA70E knowledge. Willingness to travel 15–25% for field visits and client meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with ABET recognition or equivalent.
• 5 to 10 years of electrical design experience on transportation/infrastructure projects.
• PE license or EIT with clear licensure path within 12 months.
• Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E.
• Experience with low and medium voltage distribution, motor control, and VFDs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Ability to perform field work at active infrastructure sites.
• Willingness to travel 15–25% for site visits and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design across transportation projects; deliverables include diagrams, schematics, layouts, lighting design, schedules, and specs.
• Size and specify distribution equipment, motors, VFDs, switchgear, transformers, standby generators, UPS, and cables.
• Develop control system design and coordinate I/C equipment.
• Run power system calculations: load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, voltage drop, cable sizing.
• Perform field work: inspections, surveys, acceptance testing, commissioning support.
• Support construction phase services through submittals, RFIs, and field engineering.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, civil, and controls engineers on integrated designs.
• Support project managers with scope, fees, and schedules; manage budgets/deliverables.
• Direct and check CAD production in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Electrical design

Field work

Leadership/mentoring

Travel readiness

NEC knowledge

NFPA 70E knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our New York City office.

H&H is a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure engineering firm delivering innovative solutions that move communities forward. With more than 139 years of experience and over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, we combine deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm. From planning and design through construction, we manage the full project life cycle while continually advancing our capabilities, strengthening our national presence, and investing in the people who power our growth. At H&H, youll join a firm that is building on its legacy by aligning expertise, expanding opportunity, and positioning itself for long-term, sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design across transportation projects. Deliverables include one-line diagrams, control schematics, panel and conduit layouts, lighting and photometric designs, cable and equipment schedules, and technical specifications.
• Size and specify distribution equipment, motors, motor control, variable frequency drives, switchgear, transformers, standby generators, UPS, and cable systems.
• Develop control system design and coordinate I/C equipment.
• Run power system calculations and studies. Load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, voltage drop, and cable sizing.
• Perform field work. Condition inspections, existing conditions surveys, acceptance testing, and commissioning support.
• Support construction phase services through submittal review, RFI response, and field engineering.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, civil, and controls engineers on integrated designs.
• Support project managers with scope, fee estimating, and schedule. Manage budgets and deliverables on assigned tasks.
• Direct and check CAD production in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5 to 10 years of electrical design experience on transportation, infrastructure, industrial, utility, or heavy civil projects.
• PE license, or EIT with a clear path to licensure within 12 months.
• Working knowledge of the NEC and NFPA 70E.
• Experience with low and medium voltage power distribution, motor control, and variable frequency drives.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Ability to perform field work at active infrastructure sites. This includes climbing ladders, working at height, working over water, and confined space entry.
• Willingness to travel for site visits, inspections, and client meetings. Travel is typically short duration and averages 15 to 25 percent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Traction power experience. Substation design, overhead contact or third rail distribution, negative return, grounding and bonding, or stray current control.
• Water and wastewater experience. Pump station power, MCC design, VFD applications, and integration with SCADA.
• Roadway, highway, or tunnel lighting design, including photometric analysis and lighting controls.
• Bridge, tunnel, or transit facility electrical design or inspection experience.
• Power system modeling in ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or EasyPower.
• Multiple state PE licenses or an NCEES record.

Salary range - $125,000-150,000 annually. Salary commensurate with level of experience.

We offer a professional work environment, a competitive salary, a benefits package, and 401(k).

EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS