Senior Electrical Engineer | New York, NY

IMEG Consultants • New York City, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in New York, NY at our Manhattan office. This role leads design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex projects and supports the delivery of larger, high-complexity projects with limited support from senior staff. You will provide project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients while overseeing electrical systems in buildings. You will work within project budgets, assist with training and mentoring, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The team supports general MEP, institutional, and commercial work while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

Requirements

• Adept in the technical aspects of one’s discipline; advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems
• Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards and reference material resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)
• Advanced proficiency of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS; Proficient with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Strong training and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical-system analysis and develop designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools.
• Perform site assessments and prepare detailed analysis and technical reports.
• Gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build client relationships.
• Conduct in-process design reviews and apply quality control processes to electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and correspondence.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Provide technical assistance to resolve field issues with limited support from senior staff.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and electrical engineering best practices, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts.
• Prioritize safety and identify and mitigate electrical-system safety risks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions and participate in project interviews and presentations.
• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects of varying size and complexity.
• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with scopes of work, fee calculations, proposal generation, and contract reviews.
• Create project schedules with milestone and deadline targets.
• Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.
• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages.
• Ensure designs meet owner, code, and quality-control requirements and that milestone deliverables and construction technical support are completed on time.
• Coordinate design staff and project schedules through design and construction phases.
• Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation.
• Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested.
• Resolve client and construction concerns, manage change orders and approvals, mentor staff, and build client relationships.

Benefits

• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• PE, SE, and other license prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations
• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior