Senior Electrical Engineer
About The Position
PAE is seeking a visionary and highly technical Senior Electrical Engineer in our New York office to provide high-level project leadership and technical mastery within our electrical department. In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of complex building projects, serving as a primary technical resource and a mentor to junior staff. As a potential Engineer of Record (EOR), you will leverage your expertise in power distribution, lighting design, and advanced system analysis to deliver innovative, code-compliant solutions while fostering strong, long-term relationships with clients and partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline work
- Relevant Professional Credential (i.e., PE)
- Requires a minimum 1-3 years of Electrical Lead or 6-10 years’ related work experience
- Inspire and motivate staff
- Serve as a technical resource for the company
- Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts, able to effectively communicate design options
- Able to assemble and run a team
- Strong delegation skills
- Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Revit/AutoCAD and Easy Power
Responsibilities
- Project team leadership and management, responsible for completing the project on time within budget
- Responsible for the preparation of deliverable documents including narratives, calculations, drawings and specifications
- Attend client meetings, lead the coordination effort between external and internal project teams
- Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
- Proficient in electrical system distribution, lighting and power system design
- Assemble effective project teams
- Thorough understanding of interdisciplinary coordination
- Advanced understanding of the application of building codes and electrical industry standards
- Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection
- Perform site visits and issues reports
- Provide training, guidance and mentorship for staff
- Provide updates to master specifications and standards, and improve company processes
- Engineering application of distribution Load Flow, Short Circuit and Arc Flash Energy analysis using Easy Power
- Develop client relationships
- Oversee the application of the project quality management plan (QMP)
- May be responsible as a Project Manager or the Engineer of Record (EOR) with approval
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
- Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
- Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
- Cell phone stipend
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Employee Assistance Program
- 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
- Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
