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AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED AUGUST 10, 2026

Lead Electrical Designer

AGILE’s Client is a nationally recognized ENR Top 500 Design Firm and multi-year Best Places to Work honoree. They deliver innovative electrical and MEP solutions for mission-critical, healthcare, higher education, life sciences, and commercial projects across NYC. They are seeking a Lead Electrical Designer (or Engineer) to oversee complex system design, guide project teams, and ensure excellence from concept through construction.

Location
NYC, NY
State
New York
Workplace
On-Site
Salary
$135,000 – $170,000
Experience
6+ years
Discipline
Electrical Engineering
Specialty
Lead Designer – Building Systems (Production Leadership).
Market
Mission Critical | Healthcare | Higher Education | Education | Commercial | Life Sciences
Credential
PE mentioned
Bonus
Yes
Position ID
1089

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical system design including power distribution, lighting, emergency/standby power, and advanced electrical rooms.
  • Supervise, mentor, and review project team deliverables to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality.
  • Perform calculations, system sizing, layouts, and specifications for high-performance projects.
  • Coordinate with architects, mechanical/plumbing engineers, and contractors to ensure fully integrated designs.
  • Manage construction administration: review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, conduct field surveys, and prepare reports.
  • Represent the firm in client-facing meetings, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, and schedule.

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (PE license strongly preferred).
  • 6+ years of progressive design experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
  • Strong knowledge of NEC, NYC Building Codes, and applicable industry standards.
  • Skilled in AutoCAD and Revit; experience managing BIM workflows.
  • Proven leadership skills with ability to manage complex projects and mentor junior staff.
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities; polished client-facing presence.

Why Consider?

This is an opportunity to take a visible leadership role at one of the most respected firms in the industry. You will lead high-profile projects in NYC’s most dynamic markets, mentor future engineers, and shape systems that power healthcare, education, life sciences, and mission-critical facilities. With a culture built on growth, stability, and award-winning recognition, your career will thrive here this year.

Now is a practical time to explore a change without waiting for a new year.

Available now.

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