Senior Electrical engineer/ Project Manager

Plan B Climatech; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

PTO

Job summary

Plan B Climatech in New York, NY, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager to lead electrical design on a portfolio including commercial, residential, and healthcare projects. This hybrid role blends technical leadership with client management, taking designs from concept through construction administration.

Ideal candidates have 5–15 years in MEP consulting, a NY PE or reciprocal, and strong Revit/AutoCAD/SKM/ETAP skills. Mentoring junior engineers is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 5 to 15 years of electrical MEP consulting experience with project ownership
• PE license in New York State, or ability to obtain reciprocity
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC, NYC Building Code, and NFPA standards
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software such as SKM or ETAP
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for commercial, healthcare, institutional, and mission critical projects from schematic design through construction administration
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and staffing across multiple concurrent assignments
• Serve as primary client contact, coordinating with architects, owners, contractors, and other engineering disciplines
• Produce and review electrical calculations, one line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting design, and specifications
• Perform code compliance reviews against the NYC Building Code, NEC, NFPA, and applicable energy codes
• Oversee construction administration including RFI responses, submittal review, and site visits
• Mentor and review the work of junior and mid level electrical engineers and designers
• Support business development through client relationship management and proposal input

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Client management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager

Role Overview

Our client is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager to lead electrical design on a portfolio of commercial, residential & healthcare projects. This is a hybrid technical and leadership role: candidates will run project teams, manage client relationships, and take design work from concept through construction administration. The role suits someone with 5 to 15 years of MEP consulting experience who is ready to take ownership of projects and mentor junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for commercial, healthcare, institutional, and mission critical projects, from schematic design through construction administration
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and staffing across multiple concurrent assignments
• Serve as primary client contact, coordinating with architects, owners, contractors, and other engineering disciplines
• Produce and review electrical calculations, one line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting design, and specifications
• Perform code compliance reviews against the NYC Building Code, NEC, NFPA, and applicable energy codes
• Oversee construction administration including RFI responses, submittal review, and site visits
• Mentor and review the work of junior and mid level electrical engineers and designers
• Support business development through client relationship management and proposal input

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5 to 15 years of electrical MEP consulting engineering experience, with a track record of project ownership
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York State, or ability to obtain reciprocity
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC, NYC Building Code, and NFPA standards
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software such as SKM or ETAP
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience across commercial, healthcare, and mission critical / data center project types
• Familiarity with LEED, WELL, or other sustainability rating systems
• Prior experience mentoring or managing junior engineering staff
• Existing relationships with NYC based architects, owners, or general contractors

What the Client offers

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance bonus $125,000 to $190,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Professional development support, including PE licensing and continuing education
• A collaborative, design driven culture with direct exposure to firm leadership and clients