Electrical Principal

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in New York, New York. This full-time position involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams and assuming the electrical lead on projects. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering, at least 10 years of experience in electrical design, and must possess a professional engineering license in New York. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and electrical design software is essential. The company promotes a culture of active participation from its employee-owned structure.

Qualifications

• Requires a professional engineering license recognized in New York.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical power, lighting, signal design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers in project development.
• Assume the electrical lead on multiple projects.
• Track the financial aspects of projects and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Electrical design of buildings

Building electrical systems

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with the balance of a multidisciplinary team throughout the entire project's development.
• Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to electrical systems.
• Assume the electrical lead on many projects.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed‑upon schedule.
• Work with the Project Manager and Regional Controller for project reviews with corporate management as needed.
• Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals, and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems.
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary Location

United States – New York, New York

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.