AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
Senior Electrical Engineer
Lead electrical design on complex, high-performance buildings at a principal-owned MEP/FP and technology firm with offices on both coasts. In NYC, you'll develop power one-lines, grounding diagrams, fire alarm layouts, lighting controls and emergency power designs, run feeder, voltage-drop and lighting-power-density calculations, and present design options directly to owners and architects.
- Location
- NYC, NY
- State
- New York
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Salary
- $100,000 – $150,000
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Discipline
- Electrical Engineering
- Specialty
- Electrical Building Systems – One-Lines, Grounding, Fire Alarm, Lighting Controls & Emergency Power
- Market
- Commercial | Aviation | Cultural | Hospitality | Life Sciences | Retail | Higher Education
- Credential
- PE favored
- Bonus
- Not stated
- Position ID
- 1217
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptualize electrical systems and communicate design options to clients and stakeholders
- Prepare power one-line and grounding diagrams, fire alarm layouts, lighting control and emergency power designs
- Perform load, emergency power, voltage drop, feeder sizing and lighting power density calculations
- Develop high-quality construction documents and specifications
- Prepare due diligence and assessment reports on existing systems
- Lead CA activities: field observation, punch lists, submittal review, contractor coordination, RFIs and cost review
- Mentor, train and develop junior staff
- Build client relationships through excellent coordination
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering
- 6–10 years of MEP building-systems experience, schematic design through CA
- PE favored
- Strong knowledge of the NEC, local building codes and NFPA
- Short-circuit, generator-sizing and voltage-drop calculations
- AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office
- Excellent technical writing and in-person client communication
- Desire to lead and manage MEP project teams
Why Consider?
Senior design ownership on iconic, sustainable projects, with principals beside you on every one.
A portfolio spanning major airports, sports and entertainment venues, museums, historic restorations and flagship retail.
Daily mentorship and a clear next step to Associate.
Bicoastal firm: NYC projects backed by West Coast teams.
Benefits include a 401(k), health insurance, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and EIT and PE licensure support.
Hybrid: ask AGILE about the in-office schedule. Reach out to AGILE; first conversations are always confidential.
You do not need to wait for January to explore a better next step.
Available now.
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