Senior MEP Electrical Project Engineer – NYC (Hybrid)

Bala-Consulting; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

PTO 5 weeks

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

529 plan

Referral program

One day remote

Job summary

Bala Consulting Engineers in New York City is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support building electrical distribution, fire alarm and security systems. The role entails on-site surveys, design calculations, and coordination across disciplines in a multi-discipline engineering firm.

Ideal candidates will have 7–10 years in electrical power distribution, lighting, and code compliance, with a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and PE/EIT and LEED preferences.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in designing electrical power distribution infrastructure, fire alarm systems, lighting systems, both interior and exterior, and lighting controls.
• Knowledge of short circuit, arc flash coordination, interior/exterior lighting design and photometric calculations.
• Background in commercial and healthcare facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations for feeders, services, short circuit, transformer size.
• Design building electrical distribution, fire alarm and security systems.
• Perform on-site surveys of existing electrical equipment.
• Determine schedules and details for the project; review with project engineer.
• Attend job meetings as required; ensure flow of information between disciplines.
• Assist in writing of reports and feasibility studies; support developing electrical standards.
• Prepare cost estimates and specifications.

Skills

Power distribution

Fire alarm systems

Lighting systems

Lighting controls

Short circuit analysis

Arc flash coordination

Photometric calculations

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE or EIT certification

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

Job description

Bala Consulting Engineers in New York City is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support building electrical distribution, fire alarm and security systems. The role entails on-site surveys, design calculations, and coordination across disciplines in a multi-discipline engineering firm.

Ideal candidates will have 7–10 years in electrical power distribution, lighting, and code compliance, with a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and PE/EIT and LEED preferences.