SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Tetra Tech; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Merit rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Professional growth

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Ithaca, NY, and other NY locations seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for complex building projects.

You will supervise projects, coordinate with teams, mentor junior staff, ensure code compliance, and travel as needed. The role emphasizes safety, development, and collaboration within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of building electrical systems design experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in NY.
• Experience in Engineering/Architectural/Engineering consulting.
• Experience on K-12 school or federal projects.
• Proficiency in Revit; strong knowledge of Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of building electrical systems including power distribution and lighting.
• Develop electrical concepts, calculations, layouts, and specifications.
• Serve as lead electrical engineer on projects with oversight and quality focus.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers.
• Conduct site visits to assess existing systems and progress.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Travel to project sites as required, including domestic/international.
• Ensure compliance with codes and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer NY license

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Electrical Engineer to our team based in Ithaca, Farmingdale, Middletown, or Albany NY.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential — join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for complex building and infrastructure projects within the Architectural/Engineering/Consulting (AEC) environment. This role provides technical leadership for power distribution, lighting, emergency and standby power, fire alarm, security, communications, and low-voltage systems, while coordinating multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and supporting project and client objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Lead the design and development of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, emergency and standby power, fire alarm, security, television, telephone, and communications systems.
• Develop and oversee electrical system concepts, engineering calculations, layouts, equipment sizing and selections, and technical specifications in coordination with other disciplines.
• Serve as lead electrical engineer on assigned projects, providing technical oversight and ensuring quality, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Manage, mentor, and support junior engineers and designers in the preparation of contract drawings, cost estimates, technical specifications, and related project documentation.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate existing electrical systems and to observe, inspect, or review work in progress and completed construction for conformance with design intent.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with project teams, senior leadership, project managers, clients, contractors, and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Travel to project sites as required, including occasional domestic and international travel.
• Execute work in accordance with internal quality procedures, applicable codes, legislation, and industry standards to ensure project compliance and technical excellence.
• Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities to maintain a high degree of technical knowledge and professional competency in structural engineering.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety by working in a safe manner at all times and promptly reporting all health and safety incidents or concerns.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support project goals, team objectives, and company initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant field.
• 8+ years of related work design experience specifically with electrical systems for buildings
• Licensed PE (Professional Engineer) in NY.
• Experience working in an Engineering and/or Architectural/Engineering consulting firm.
• Experience working on K-12 school projects and/or federal projects.
• Proficiency in Revit, and good knowledge of industry software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Active and clear driver’s license, including a successful clearance of a Motor Vehicle history check.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks, attending meetings, or preparing design documentation.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, printers, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, specifications, and computer screens for extended periods.
• Ability to clearly communicate through speech, hearing, and written correspondence in person, virtually, and via telephone.
• Ability to travel to and from project sites, client meetings, and other offices as required.
• Physical capability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and navigate uneven terrain, active construction sites, and partially completed structures.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials, drawings, or equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Capacity to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, vests, and steel-toed boots when required.
• Tolerance for varying environmental conditions, including exposure to weather, noise, and dust during site visits.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.
• Work involves extensive use of computers, digital communication tools, and design software in an open or hybrid office environment.
• This role requires frequent interaction with project teams, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders through in-person meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Periodic travel to construction sites, client offices, and off-site meetings is required.
• Work at project sites may involve exposure to active construction environments, including noise, dust, varying temperatures, and weather conditions.
• The position requires adaptability to shifting project priorities, client expectations, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Work may occasionally involve tight deadlines, multiple concurrent projects, and high attention to detail under time-sensitive conditions.
• Collaboration across multiple time zones or with remote team members may be necessary, depending on project scope and firm structure.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, regular position, with typically standard working hours between 8am — 5pm, Monday through Friday. However, this position may require occasional extended hours to meet project milestones, deadlines, or client needs.
• This position is considered hybrid, with a 40% office presence, 30% site visits and/or client meetings, and 30% remote presence (ability to work from a home location). This arrangement is subject to review and may change based on project need or at the company’s discretion.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

• $100,000 – $125,000. Please note that this range reflects the pay scale that Tetra Tech reasonably expects to pay for the role. The salary will also depend on various factors, such as job duties and requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

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