Senior Electrical Engineer - On Call

VHB • New York, NY

1d • $110 - $155 • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is hiring an on-call Senior Electrical Engineer for its New York City office. The role provides technical leadership and practical engineering expertise across transit and rail infrastructure projects in the New York Region, balancing complex development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. The engineer will advise on electrical engineering oversight and lead or support electrical design, assessment, inspection, review, testing, commissioning support, and field coordination. The position also involves regional strategic initiatives, business and marketing planning, and cultivating key client relationships.

Requirements

• 15 or more 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 of VHB’s Service and Market areas, as well as those of industry competitors.
• Proven ability to drive strategic direction.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and communication 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, such as partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and alliances.
• Cultivate relationships with long-term, key clients.
• Seek opportunities to strengthen client relationships.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in the VHB 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and 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.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies.

What This Job Offers

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