Electrical Engineer

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in New York, NY is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, analyze, and implement critical power infrastructure across mission-critical, healthcare, life sciences, and commercial sectors. The role focuses on UPS, generators, and switchgear specifications, power studies, and reliability objectives.

You will use AutoCAD and Revit for layouts, perform short circuit and coordination studies with SKM/ETAP, conduct field surveys, and support construction administration while mentoring

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Electrical Load Calculations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience with SKM or ETAP.
• Experience with short circuit and coordination studies.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience designing generator and switchgear systems.
• Field survey and construction administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical load calculations and develop power distribution designs for projects.
• Prepare drawings, specs, and technical reports for UPS, generators, and switchgear.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit for system layouts and one-lines.
• Conduct power system studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash) with SKM/ETAP.
• Design standby and emergency power systems and paralleling configurations.
• Conduct field surveys and site assessments to support design.
• Support construction administration (submittals, RFIs, site visits).
• Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Develop technical specifications and ensure code compliance.
• Apply data center knowledge to meet reliability objectives.

Skills

Electrical load calculations

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM/ETAP

Technical writing

Staff supervision

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

ETAP

Job description

New York, NY - 450 7th Av
450 7th Ave
Suite 2601
New York, NY 10123, USA

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary: The Electrical Engineer is a technical professional responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of critical power infrastructure across a variety of industry sectors including, but not limited to, Mission-Critical, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Commercial. This role includes developing detailed specifications for UPS systems, emergency and standby generators, and low- and medium-voltage switchgear, while ensuring system reliability, safety, and compliance. The position requires knowledge in power system studies, including short circuit, selective coordination, and arc flash analysis, as well as experience designing complex generatorand medium-voltage power systems. The ideal candidate brings strong field survey and construction administration experience, delivering high-quality solutions across all phases of a project.

Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical load calculations and develop comprehensive power distribution designs for commercial, infrastructure, and data center projects
• Prepare detailed construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and technical reports for UPS systems, emergency/standby generators, and low- and medium-voltage switchgear
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to develop system layouts, one-lines, and coordinated design models
• Conduct power system studies, including short circuit, selective coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis using SKM, ETAP, or similar software
• Design and engineer standby and emergency power systems, including generator and paralleling system configurations
• Perform field surveys and site assessments to verify existing conditions and support design development
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, site visits, and coordination with contractors
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to deliver technically sound and cost-effective solutions
• Develop and maintain technical specifications and documentation to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements
• Apply knowledge of data center infrastructure to support mission-critical system design and reliability objectives
• Contribute to continuous improvement by staying current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5-10 years of experience
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (Strongly Preferred)
• Proficient in Electrical Load Calculations
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Revit
• Proficient with SKM, eTap, or equivalent software
• Technical writing skills required
• Proficient in the development of specifications for UPS Systems, Emergency/Standby Generators, Low and Medium-Voltage Switchgear
• Knowledge in Infrastructure and Commercial Facilities
• Capable of supervising staff engineers and designers
• Experience with the development of Short Circuit and Selective Coordination studies
• Experience with the development of Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Studies
• Experience with the design of Standby and Emergency Generator Systems as well as paralleling generator systems
• Extensive field survey experience
• Extensive experience with Construction Administration

Location: New York, NY

Travel: Some travel to US sites.

The expected base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $135,000USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Professional Engineer

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