Senior Electrical Engineer - On Call

VHB•New York City, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join VHB’s New York City office as an on-call Senior Electrical Engineer supporting transit and rail projects across the New York Region. The role provides technical leadership and practical engineering expertise across infrastructure projects, with consideration for complex development needs and environmental stewardship. The engineer will advise on electrical engineering oversight and lead or support assessments, design reviews, inspections, testing, commissioning support, and field coordination for transit and rail infrastructure. The role also collaborates with regional and senior leaders on strategic initiatives, business plans, and client relationships. The position is on call. The hourly pay range in New York, NY is $110.00 to $155.00. The rate offered depends on job-related factors. Eligible employees may receive incentive compensation, spot bonuses, merit-based increases, and benefits through VHB’s Total Rewards Program.

Requirements

15+ years of professional electrical engineering experience supporting transit and rail projects, including AC/DC power systems, traction power, electrical distribution, and related electrical design.
Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates.
Familiarity with applicable codes and standards and coordination across multidisciplinary transit and rail teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is expected.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices of one or more VHB Service and Market areas, as well as those of industry competitors.
Proven ability to drive strategic direction.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical thinking, and planning skills.
Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

Advise on electrical engineering oversight for transit and rail projects throughout the New York Region, including AC/DC power systems, traction power, electrical distribution, facilities electrical systems, regulatory compliance, and coordination with operations, maintenance, and construction stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership for AC/DC power, traction power, electrical distribution, substations, third rail and overhead contact systems, lighting, communications interfaces, and other electrical design elements for transit and rail infrastructure projects.
Lead or support electrical system inspections, evaluations, design reviews, testing, commissioning support, and field coordination for new construction, rehabilitation, repair, and modernization projects.
Perform initial electrical system assessments, constructability reviews, failure analysis, and evaluation of repair, rehabilitation, and replacement materials and equipment.
Collaborate with regional leadership and other senior leaders on strategic initiatives.
Develop and promote short- and long-range programs, plans, and business and marketing strategies that create strategic business opportunities, including partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and alliances.
Cultivate relationships with long-term, key clients and seek opportunities to strengthen client relationships.

Benefits

Eligible participation in the VHB 401(k) plan.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Recognition programs.
Eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases.
Flexible, hybrid work environment.