Senior Electrical Engineer

Egis in the U.S.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis in the U.S. is seeking a senior Transportation Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical systems for highway and bridge lighting.

The role requires a PE license (Florida reciprocity preferred) and 12+ years of electrical engineering experience in transportation projects. You will review construction documents, perform photometric studies and load calculations, mentor junior staff, coordinate with road, bridge, and structural teams, and support business development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Florida PE or reciprocity desirable.
• 12+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with highway lighting, bridge lighting, roadway electrical systems, and transportation-related electrical design.
• FDOT experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead project tasks, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
• This position can report to any of our Florida offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for transportation infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on highway and bridge lighting, roadway electrical systems, and related transportation improvements.
• Review, develop, and oversee construction documents including plans, specifications, calculation reports, cost estimates, material quantity takeoffs, shop drawings, RFIs, and responses to client comments.
• Perform and review lighting analyses, photometric studies, electrical load calculations, and power distribution designs to ensure code compliance.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and quality control oversight to junior engineering staff.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, including roadway, bridge, traffic, and structural engineers, throughout project development and delivery.
• Support project managers with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination activities.
• Assist with business development efforts, including proposal preparation, scope development, and technical presentations.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for transportation electrical engineering projects across the organization.

Job description

Lochner and Egis are entering an exciting new chapter as one organization.

We have combined decades of trusted U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever.

At Egis, every project is an opportunity to create lasting impact. We collaborate with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work helps build a more sustainable future.

The Impact You'll Make

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for transportation infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on highway and bridge lighting, roadway electrical systems, and related transportation improvements.
• Review, develop, and oversee construction documents including plans, specifications, calculation reports, cost estimates, material quantity takeoffs, shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), and responses to client comments.
• Perform and review lighting analyses, photometric studies, electrical load calculations, and power distribution designs to ensure compliance with applicable codes and transportation agency standards.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and quality control oversight to junior engineering staff.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, including roadway, bridge, traffic, and structural engineers, throughout project development and delivery.
• Support project managers with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination activities.
• Assist with business development efforts, including proposal preparation, scope development, and technical presentations.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for transportation electrical engineering projects across the organization.

The Expertise You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Florida PE or ability to obtain through reciprocity is highly desirable.
• 12+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience required
• Demonstrated experience with highway lighting, bridge lighting, roadway electrical systems, and transportation-related electrical design.
• FDOT experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead project tasks, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
• This position can report to any of our Florida offices.

Additional Systems and Technical Knowledge

• Highway and Roadway Lighting Design
• Photometric Studies using AGi32
• Power Distribution Systems
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• FDOT Design Standards and Procedures
• Transportation Infrastructure Electrical Design
• Construction Plans Development and Specifications Preparation