Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Systems Leader (P.E.)

City Building Engineering Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) with match

Leadership development

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design, review, and coordination of electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and upgrades across commercial and retail facilities. You will partner with internal teams, consultants, and vendors to deliver code-compliant, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires PE licensure, extensive experience with NFPA 70, and proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in MEP consulting, design-build, retail industrial, or similar.
• PE license required.
• Extensive experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety systems in commercial, retail, industrial, or supermarket facilities.
• Experience performing high-level technical reviews, code compliance evaluations, and system-level coordination.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including client-facing interaction.
• Deep knowledge of NFPA 70, applicable building codes, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in reviewing AutoCAD or Revit-based design packages.

Responsibilities

• Review, design, and coordinate electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and capital improvement projects.
• Develop and review electrical plans, load calculations, circuiting, equipment layouts, and specifications.
• Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to support electrical design and drawing reviews.
• Coordinate electrical requirements with Architecture, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Controls, EMS, and Construction teams.
• Perform engineering reviews, redlines, and code compliance evaluations for design packages.
• Support bid package preparation, vendor selection, and equipment procurement activities.
• Evaluate system changes and provide technical recommendations to improve performance, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Investigate and resolve equipment, installation, and field construction issues.
• Research and assess emerging technologies, equipment, vendors, and engineering best practices.
• Ensure all designs meet client requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and utility requirements.
• Provide senior-level technical review and redlining of electrical plans, calculations, and specifications prepared by internal teams or external engineering consultants.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Electrical design

Code compliance

Project coordination

Mentoring

AutoCAD

Revit

NFPA 70

Client communication

System integration

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design, review, and coordination of electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and upgrades across commercial and retail facilities. You will partner with internal teams, consultants, and vendors to deliver code-compliant, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires PE licensure, extensive experience with NFPA 70, and proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit.