Senior Electrical Engineer

HDR, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,950 - 208,500; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in New York, NY to lead and coordinate electrical design for major projects. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in building electrical design and holds a professional engineering license. Responsibilities include project management, client interactions, and mentoring junior engineers.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $145,950 to $208,500 yearly, dependent on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Extensive knowledge of lighting and signal design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers within the project.
• Participate in marketing, design, and production meetings.
• Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Client relations

AutoCAD proficiency

Team coordination

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Electrical design software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline 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
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm desired
• Experience in Transit System Design Management and/or Project Management
• Experience as Traction Power Supply and Distribution Design Engineer for Rail Transit Systems
• Project work experience which includes Power Supply and Distribution Design for Electrified Bus, Streetcar, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Commuter Rail and High Speed Rail Projects operating on Overhead Contact or Third Rail Systems
• Design work including Power Supply Station Design, Equipment sizing and protection, Utility Supply, System Feeders and Returns, Traction Power Distribution Systems, Grounding etc.
• Ability to work in both Home Office and undertake short term travel to Cities installing or planning to install Electrified Transit Systems
• Preference is given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• 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)
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• 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

Location

United States – New York, NY

Compensation

New York, NY: $145,950‑208,500 yearly (dependent upon skills, experience, education, and location)