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AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED AUGUST 10, 2026

Senior Electrical Designer

AGILE's Client is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer with 10+ years of Building Systems design experience to join their growing MEP Consulting team in New York City. This opportunity offers engagement across architecturally significant, technically demanding, and highly coordinated Building Systems projects throughout the NYC market, with a lead role in project coordination and mentorship.

Location
NYC, NY
State
New York
Workplace
Hybrid
Salary
$120,000 – $150,000
Experience
10+ years
Discipline
Electrical Engineering
Specialty
Building Systems – Power Distribution, Lighting, Life Safety, Electrical Systems Design
Market
Healthcare | Commercial | Institutional | Energy and Utilities
Credential
PE preferred
Openings
3
Position ID
1189

Key Responsibilities

  • Create complete, high-quality trade-specific electrical schematics and layouts based on company design standards
  • Perform project functions including surveys, load calculations, voltage drop calculations, equipment selection, and layouts
  • Independently design electrical systems using company standards and templates, with minimal supervision
  • Support development of more advanced electrical room and system designs, and selection of specialized equipment
  • Perform building energy ComCheck lighting calculations
  • Enter utility service requests based on project load calculations
  • Review shop drawings and compare field installations against project specifications
  • Perform field observations and prepare related reports as part of construction administration
  • With guidance, generate specifications based on company standard templates
  • Serve in a lead Job Captain capacity — coordinating project deliverables, quality control, and issuance with the project team
  • Mentor and train junior designers on project execution and standards
  • Represent the firm at project meetings with clients, consultants, and stakeholders

Key Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of experience working as a Designer on a professional engineering project team, under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed professional engineer
  • 4-year Engineering degree
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Highly organized, composed under pressure, and able to manage multiple projects against strict deadlines
  • Keen eye for detail

Why Consider?

This opportunity offers strong technical engagement across complex Building Systems projects, with direct involvement in project leadership as a Job Captain and mentorship of junior team members. Team members gain hands-on experience across load calculations, electrical system design, and construction administration while supporting some of the region's most technically demanding healthcare, commercial, and institutional facilities. The firm is recognized for combining technical performance, constructability, and architectural aesthetics across sophisticated engineering projects throughout the NYC market. With 3 openings currently available, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced Electrical Designers to join a collaborative team with a clear path for growth. Confidential interviews are now being coordinated through AGILE for qualified candidates.

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