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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