AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
Electrical Associate
Step into firm leadership as an Electrical Associate at a principal-owned MEP/FP and technology firm with offices on both coasts. In NYC, you'll lead electrical and fire alarm design and sequences of operation, run project teams profitably and on schedule, write proposals and interview for new work, present to clients and at industry events, and take an active role in managing the firm.
- Location
- NYC, NY
- State
- New York
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Salary
- $120,000 – $150,000
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Discipline
- Electrical Engineering
- Specialty
- Electrical & Fire Alarm Systems Leadership – Project Management, Business Development & Firm Leadership
- Market
- Commercial | Aviation | Cultural | Hospitality | Life Sciences | Retail | Higher Education
- Credential
- PE favored; LEED
- Bonus
- Not stated
- Position ID
- 1218
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptualize electrical and fire alarm systems and communicate design options to stakeholders
- Develop electrical construction documents, fire alarm designs and sequences of operation
- Prepare electrical specifications and calculations
- Organize and manage project teams; plan and forecast projects
- Deliver projects profitably and on schedule, with full quality control
- Develop new client relationships and participate in business development
- Write proposals, interview for projects, and present to clients, staff and at industry events
- Take an active role in firm leadership and management
- Mentor, train and develop staff
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering
- 7+ years of experience across multiple building types, schematic design through CA
- PE favored
- LEED accreditation
- Proven ability to lead projects profitably
- AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power Tools and performance simulation software
- Excellent in-person communication with owners, architects and consultants
- Inspires and motivates staff
Why Consider?
A real leadership seat: proposals, client interviews, industry presentations and firm management.
Principal-owned firm where leaders stay close to the engineering.
Iconic, sustainable projects across major airports, venues, museums and flagship retail.
A defined path to Senior Associate.
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. Talk with AGILE first; your search stays private.
There is meaningful time left this year to evaluate a move on your terms.
Available now.
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