Electrical Engineer / Project Engineer | MEP

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

PTO and paid holidays

Career growth and professional develop

Mentorship and leadership opportunity

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. in Albany, NY, is helping a growing MEP consulting engineering firm hire an experienced Electrical Engineer / Project Engineer to lead electrical design for commercial, institutional, and academic projects.

The role targets candidates with 5–10+ years in electrical building systems design, strong leadership and client interaction skills, and a track record in coordination and construction administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Approximately 5-10+ years of electrical MEP/building design experience.
• EIT or PE license preferred; candidates pursuing PE licensure will be considered.
• Experience using Revit and AutoCAD to develop construction documents.
• Strong communication, project coordination, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on engineering responsibilities with project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, and fire alarm systems.
• Perform load calculations, equipment sizing, and develop single-line diagrams.
• Prepare construction documents, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate electrical design activities with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in project and client meetings and support coordination.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, IBC, and local codes.
• Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and shop drawing review.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, and project stakeholders during construction.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and technical execution.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Electrical design of building systems

Project coordination

Leadership / mentorship

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

A growing MEP consulting engineering firm in the Albany area is seeking to hire an experienced Electrical Engineer / Project Engineer to support and lead electrical design efforts for a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, and academic building projects.

This opportunity is open to engineers with approximately 5-10+ years of experience who have a strong background in electrical building systems design and are interested in taking on increasing responsibility in project coordination, technical leadership, client interaction, and construction administration.

Whether you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer ready to take the next step or an established Project Engineer who still enjoys hands-on engineering, this role offers an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility while continuing to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, and fire alarm systems
• Perform load calculations, equipment sizing, and develop single-line diagrams
• Prepare construction documents, specifications, and technical reports
• Coordinate electrical design activities with mechanical, plumbing, architectural, and other multidisciplinary project teams
• Participate in project and client meetings and support technical coordination throughout the design process
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, IBC, and applicable local codes
• Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and shop drawing review
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, and project stakeholders throughout construction
• Support project planning, scheduling, and overall technical execution
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers as responsibilities increase

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required
• Approximately 5-10+ years of electrical MEP/building design experience
• EIT or PE license preferred; candidates pursuing PE licensure will also be considered
• Experience using Revit and AutoCAD to develop construction documents
• Strong communication, project coordination, and technical documentation skills
• Ability to balance hands‑on engineering responsibilities with project and team coordination
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical and benefits package
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to take on increasing project leadership and technical responsibility

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