Senior Electrical Engineer

MG Engineering D.P.C. • New York, NY

43d

About The Position

Becoming a Senior Electrical Engineer at MG Engineering is not just a promotion, it is a calling. It marks the shift from technical authority to institutional architect, from project leader to standard-bearer. Where Lead Electrical Designers command excellence within their scopes, Senior Electrical Engineer define and scale that excellence across systems, teams, and time. This transition represents a profound evolution: from mastering how to deliver projects, to shaping how MGE delivers as a firm. You are no longer simply the most capable engineer in the room; you are the one who defines what capability looks like. You develop standards that outlast deadlines, mentor senior engineers into future leaders, and ensure that the firm’s electrical design reputation is as strong in culture as it is in quality.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical system design, including large-scale, high-performance, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Mastery in electrical engineering fundamentals, distribution design, power system analysis, lighting controls, and advanced system integration across diverse building types.
• Ability to author electrical specifications, panel schedules, and sequences of operation with precision and independence.
• Expert-level fluency in electrical codes, energy standards, and constructability practices, and are a trusted authority on their implementation firmwide.
• Experience leading QA/QC initiatives, standards development, and firmwide process refinement efforts.
• Ability to mentor senior designers and engineers with intention, growing both technical confidence and leadership capability.
• Recognized internal voice of clarity, relied upon to shape best practices, resolve ambiguity, and guide decisions with authority and care.
• Ability to represent MGE confidently in industry forums, client strategy sessions, and project pursuits.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering; PE license highly preferred.
• Level 5 – Company Expert / Functional Leadership (Strategic Architect)
• Setting the standard. Expanding the firm’s capability.
• Author and uphold electrical design standards
• Mentor senior engineers and review complex work
• Lead firmwide design QA/QC efforts
• Develop control sequences and advanced electrical strategies
• Represent MGE at external forums and industry events
• Support strategic business development
• Project Management
• Functional Leadership
• Mindset: “I build teams that deliver trust and raise the bar for how we serve.”
• Coaches project managers and Job Captains in execution and relationship management.
• Resolves escalated risks while preserving trust and momentum.
• Oversees cross-discipline delivery for high-impact engagements.
• Champions consistency in tools, workflows, and quality standards.
• Mentors others in client engagement, relationship-building, and strategic communication.
• Communication
• Functional Leadership
• Mindset: “I use my voice to move people, shape ideas, and elevate the firm.”
• Shapes firmwide messaging and communication standards. Uses language to build trust, drive alignment, and resolve complexity across functions and teams. Trusted to represent the company internally and externally with thoughtfulness, strategic clarity, and cultural integrity. Models communication excellence and trains others to elevate their approach.
• Crafts internal messaging that reinforces firm values and direction.
• Provides strategic updates and reporting to senior leadership and clients.
• Facilitates dialogue across departments with poise and neutrality.
• Write or edits communications that reflect the company’s brand voice.
• Elevates discourse and builds alignment across senior stakeholders.
• Leadership
• Functional Leadership
• Mindset: “I lead leaders by creating clarity, space, and momentum.”
• Shapes the leadership culture of the organization by empowering others. Develops future leaders, designs scalable systems for team development, and champions values that cultivate excellence, inclusion, and accountability.
• Develops succession plans and growth pathways.
• Coaches’ leadership behaviors in others.
• Creates firmwide leadership frameworks and best practices.
• Leads with vision, systems thinking, and cultural sensitivity.
• Intervenes decisively when standards, values, or morale are at risk.
• Accountability
• Functional Leadership
• Mindset: “I create structures where excellence is expected, owned, and achieved.”
• Defines the systems and expectations that enable accountability at scale. Integrates data, judgment, and leadership to ensure firmwide alignment with performance goals and cultural values.
• Establishes metrics, standards, and frameworks for accountability.
• Coaches leaders on ownership, resilience, and follow-through.
• Diagnoses and resolves breakdowns in team performance.
• Champions a performance culture grounded in transparency and integrity.
• Creates tools to track and uphold delivery excellence.

Nice To Haves

• PE license highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, refinement, and enforcement of MGE’s electrical design standards, specifications, documentation tools, and QA/QC protocols.
• Drive innovation in electrical system strategies, load analysis, lighting control design, and distribution architecture, ensuring our work remains at the forefront of industry advancement.
• Translate deep technical expertise into repeatable, scalable design frameworks that support cross-project consistency and quality.
• Mentor Level 4 Lead Designers and high-performing Level 3 engineers, building the next generation of technical and operational leaders.
• Conduct structured redlines, peer reviews, and feedback sessions that elevate both technical clarity and team confidence.
• Shape advancement paths, performance expectations, and leadership development programs that align with MGE’s values and long-term goals.
• Provide technical oversight on the firm’s most intricate projects, supporting team leaders with review, guidance, and strategic intervention when needed.
• Act as a senior resource in early-phase strategy, fee negotiations, project scoping, and design narrative development.
• Ensure electrical systems are integrated, buildable, and aligned with budget, client goals, and MEP coordination standards.
• Represent MG Engineering as a respected voice in industry panels, peer forums, and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with leadership across architecture and engineering disciplines to align design direction and project execution across trades.
• Support pursuit strategy, client engagement, and business development efforts with technical insight and trusted presence.

What This Job Offers

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