Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings
About The Position
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Buildings to join their Electrical team in Albany, NY. The role involves providing a full range of electrical engineering services for buildings, including load analysis, development of complex electrical systems, and an emphasis on green building design. Their services cover power generation & distribution, lighting systems, fire alarms, security and access control systems. The team designs with durability, efficiency, and future flexibility in mind, supporting new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects across various markets. The company aims to advance the built environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum of 8+ years electrical (architectural) design experience, specifically with commercial/retail project design.
- Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) in New York State required.
- Experience working in CAD.
- Willing to travel to client location(s), as needed.
- Ability to research code provisions, products, material information, etc.
- Ability to coordinate information exchange between clients, project manager, and project team.
- Willingness to mentor new designers and/or interns.
- Able to be a team player and work independently.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in AGI Lighting Software and REVIT preferred.
- A passion for power and lighting design, power system studies and low and medium Voltage design.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the architectural application of electrical engineering, including power systems, lighting design, generator design, campus electrical infrastructure, etc.
- Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques and procedures, using knowledge of building codes and regulations to create/modify designs and drawings.
- Participate in design development.
- Creation of electrical specification packages.
- Development of project proposals and client presentations and attendance at client meetings.
- Verify that all design aspects comply with local code and apply code provisions.
- Assist in the development of project proposals and client presentations and attend client meetings.
- Perform field inspections, measurements or calculations and document.
- Assist in research related to material qualities, feasibility, restrictions, etc.
- Suggest new ideas and processes, stay informed of developments in practice areas, and view obstacles as opportunities.
Benefits
- company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- paid pregnancy disability leave
- short- and long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
- paid time off that includes parental and military leave
- employee referral and professional license bonuses
- reimbursement for education
- a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
- mentorship program
- wellness program
- Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
