Senior Electrical Engineer/AVP

The LiRo Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Employee-Only Stock Purchase Plan

Mentoring programs

Continuing Education Program

Employee referral bonus

Volunteer/Industry association opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in New York is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and a PE license. Strong leadership and mentoring skills are essential. The role involves client engagement and oversight on large-scale infrastructure projects. Competitive compensation ranging from $175,000 to $225,000 is offered, alongside a supportive work environment that values collaboration and employee growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering for transportation or large infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects for transit and rail systems, highways, bridges, tunnels, and airports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for complex transportation infrastructure projects.
• Serve as discipline lead or technical manager for electrical scope on multidisciplinary projects.
• Interface with transportation agencies, utilities, contractors, and client representatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Electrical system design

Mentoring junior engineers

Client interface skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Overview

We have an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer for our NYC/Syosset location.

Join a team that builds services and capabilities through the growth of our staff. LiRo-Hill is an integrated firm offering construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. We are known as an "Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions" firm with a strong track record of delivering for public and private sector clients.

LiRo-Hill is the result of a consolidation of staff from The LiRo Group and Hill International, creating a larger, more efficient team with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Edison, NJ.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for complex transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience on large, multidisciplinary transportation projects. This role involves technical oversight, design leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and collaboration with clients, agencies, and project teams to deliver safe, resilient, and code-compliant electrical systems for transit, rail, roadway, tunnel, and airport projects.

Technical Leadership & Design

• Lead the design and specification of electrical systems for transportation projects, including:
• Power distribution (medium and low voltage)
• Lighting and controls
• Traction power and substations (rail/transit)
• Communications, SCADA, and control systems
• Fire life safety and emergency power systems
• ITS, signal power, and roadway electrical systems
• Prepare and review design drawings, calculations, technical reports, and specifications
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and authority requirements, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, AASHTO, and local agency standards
• Perform load analysis, short-circuit analysis, grounding, protection coordination, and energy studies
• Evaluate new technologies and sustainable design solutions for transportation infrastructure

Project Management & Coordination

• Serve as discipline lead or technical manager for electrical scope on multidisciplinary projects
• Coordinate electrical designs with civil, structural, mechanical, and systems engineering disciplines
• Support development of project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and risk mitigation strategies
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, value engineering studies, and quality control processes

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with transportation agencies, utilities, contractors, and client representatives
• Present technical concepts and design solutions to both technical and nontechnical audiences
• Support proposal development, including scope definition, fee estimates, and technical narratives

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor and guide junior and midlevel engineers
• Perform technical reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Contribute to the development of internal standards, best practices, and lessons learned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering for transportation or large infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects for transit and rail systems, highways, bridges, tunnels, and airports

We are committed to your success and invest in growth and development to unlock your full potential.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive Total Compensation Package
• Employee-Only Stock Purchase Plan
• Mentoring programs
• Continuing Education Program
• Employee referral bonus
• Volunteer/Industry association opportunities

Our Culture: We believe in collaboration and a corporate culture that empowers employees to share ideas and contribute, maximizing potential.

Compensation: Minimum: $175,000; Max: $225,000. The range represents what the Firm believes is willing to pay at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined by qualifications and location. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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