Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – Consulting & Business Development

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a growing consulting engineering practice in New York. This role combines technical leadership, client-facing consulting, and business development, making it ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys building relationships, leading projects, and helping grow a practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical engineering solutions while supporting client development, proposal efforts, and long-term strategic growth in the New York market.

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for commercial, institutional, and mission-critical projects

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, architects, and project stakeholders

• Manage multiple projects, including scope, budget, and schedule

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to engineering teams

• Support business development efforts, including client relationship building, proposal development, and pursuit strategy

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated design solutions

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NYC codes, IEEE, IECC, etc.)

• Review and seal project documents as Engineer of Record

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)

• 10+ years of experience in consulting electrical engineering

• Strong background in power distribution and building electrical systems

• Proven client-facing experience with demonstrated business development involvement

• Experience managing projects and leading technical teams

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with New York City AHJs, permitting, and approval processes

• Experience working on complex urban or high-rise projects

• Active participation in industry organizations and professional networks

• Well-established, multidisciplinary consulting firm with a strong regional reputation

• Opportunity to help grow and shape a New York–based electrical practice

• Entrepreneurial environment with leadership visibility and career advancement

• Collaborative culture emphasizing mentorship, accountability, and technical excellence

• Competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits