Electrical Project Engineer

WB Engineers+Consultants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WB Engineers+Consultants seeks an experienced electrical engineer to lead building electrical design across diverse projects. You will ensure designs meet local codes, safety standards, and WB production guidelines while collaborating with architects, engineers and stakeholders to integrate systems.

The role emphasizes energy-efficient design, accurate cost estimation, and oversight of testing, commissioning, and field investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar.
• 5–7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Revit experience preferred; high proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable design and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support electrical design services for building systems.
• Ensure designs meet codes, safety standards, and company standards.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to integrate electrical systems.
• Incorporate energy-efficient technologies to reduce energy use and environmental impact.
• Estimate costs and ensure projects stay within budget constraints.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of electrical systems to meet performance requirements.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during design, construction or operation.
• Create detailed drawings, specifications, and documentation for construction and maintenance.
• Stay current with advancements in electrical engineering and industry standards.
• Perform construction administration and field investigations for lighting, power, and fire alarm systems.
• Attend project meetings and site visits.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar

Equivalent of 5-7 years of relevant professional experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

• Deliver and support the electrical design related services for building systems across various projects-including power systems, lighting, fire alarm,and other electrical components for buildings


• Ensuring that electrical designs meet building codes, safety standards, and regulations set by local authorities and that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards


• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other industry professionals to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into building designs.


• Incorporateenergy-efficient technologies and practices into electrical designs to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact.


• Estimatethe costs associated with electrical designs and ensuring that projects stay within budget constraints.


• Overseethe testing and commissioning of electrical systems to ensure they function properly and meet performance requirements.


• Troubleshootelectrical issues that arise during the design, construction, or operation of buildings.


• Createdetailed drawings, specifications, and documentation for electrical systems to guide construction and maintenance activities.


• Keepcurrentwith advancements in electrical engineering technologies, building codes, and industry standards.


• Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for lighting, power and fire alarm systems


• Collaborate with Technical Leaders and Sr. Engineers to ensure adherence to WB standards and appropriate workload management and deviations in project scope or additional services


• Attend project meetings and site visits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar


• Equivalent of 5-7 years of relevant professional experience


• Revit experience preferred, high proficiency in AutoCAD


• Comprehensive understanding of applicable design and building codes