Electrical Vice President

Thornton Tomasetti; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, &

401k with Company matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit (where available)

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti seeks an Electrical Vice President in our Restoration & Renewal Practice to lead and shape renewal projects with a strategic, client-focused approach. You will guide technical direction, mentor teams, and influence firm-wide practices while driving growth and thought leadership.

The role demands a PE license, a strong electrical engineering background, and 15+ years in renovation/adaptive reuse projects. NY-based leadership and client relationships are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced scope.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical vision for complex electrical system projects.
• Serve as trusted client advisor and primary contact.
• Mentor staff and foster technical excellence and leadership growth.
• Lead proposals and pursue new opportunities to drive firm growth.
• Shape firm strategy by advising on trends, markets and services expansion.
• Oversee project financials, schedules, and quality to meet client expectations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring staff

Business development

Electrical engineering expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PE licensure

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Your Role

As an Electrical Vice President in our Restoration & Renewal Practice, you’ll take on a leadership role where your vision, expertise, and strategic insight shape the firm’s most ambitious renewal projects and initiatives. You’ll guide technical direction, mentor teams, and influence firm-wide practices and growth. This is a high-impact position for an engineer ready to leave a lasting mark on the industry.

What You’ll Do

• Own the technical vision for some of the firm’s most complex electrical system projects.
• Serve as a trusted client advisor and primary point of contact.
• Mentor and develop staff, foster technical excellence, collaboration, and leadership growth.
• Drive business development and firm growth by leading proposals, pursuing new opportunities, and expanding Thornton Tomasetti’s influence in the market.
• Shape firm strategy through thought leadership, advising senior leadership on emerging trends, new markets, and opportunities to expand services.
• Oversee project financials, schedules, and quality, ensuring outcomes align with firm objectives and client expectations.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• 15+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in renovation or adaptive reuse projects.
• Recognized expertise and thought leadership in electrical engineering, with the ability to influence firm-wide and industry practices.
• Proven client leadership, with experience managing senior relationships, providing strategic guidance, and driving repeat business.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $180,000 - $240,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.