Electrical Engineer

Reposted Yesterday
Be an Early Applicant
New York, NY, USA
In-Office
110K-170K Annually
Senior level
Software • Design
The Role
The Electrical Engineer will lead projects and design electrical systems for various sectors, ensuring compliance with codes and providing mentorship to junior engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In

Electrical Engineer-

This role is eligible for signing bonus of $5,000 - $10,000 (subject to experience and qualifications).

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

This role is eligible for signing bonus of $5,000 - $10,000 (subject to experience and qualifications).

Job Summary:

Join our team in New York City as we create electrical designs for our diverse client portfolio. You will lead a team of electrical engineers through project management and design efforts

As a team member, you will be part of creating designs for schools and universities, healthcare and institutional clients-working in a dynamic, fast paced setting.   

The Electrical Engineer will design electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarm, and special systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors, such as K-12 and higher education, healthcare, institutional, and commercial projects.

This is a hybrid role.  This role is eligible for a $5K Signing bonus 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Design electrical systems including lighting, power, and life safety for existing facility renovations, new facilities and facility modernization projects.
  • Conduct load sizing and service requirements for beneficial electrification projects.
  • Lead electrical projects and perform QA/QC of design work.
  • Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers.
  • Coordinate work with other disciplines.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ design experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • New York State Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Experience with K-12, high education, healthcare, and commercial markets in New York market.
  • Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
  • Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines, including proficiency with the National Electrical Code.
  • Excellent work ethic and attitude.
  • Good communication and time management skills.
  • Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to provide technical mentorship to engineers with less experience.
  • Ability to solve problems in an effective and timely manner.

Location: New York City- Hybrid 

This role is eligible for signing bonus of $5,000 - $10,000 (subject to experience and qualifications).

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $170,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, project experience and qualifications.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.


Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Experience Preferred Minimum of 5 years’ design experience. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 5 years' design experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • New York State Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office

Salas O'Brien Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Salas O'Brien and has not been reviewed or approved by Salas O'Brien.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare options include multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with an individual medical option at no premium, plus no‑cost preventive medications and mental‑health resources. Employer‑paid disability and life coverage further strengthen the safety net.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off includes a base PTO allotment plus company office‑closure days and paid parental leave for births, adoptions, and foster placements. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave is a standout component of the package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include a 401(k) employer match with a potential additional company stock contribution, along with RRSP support in Canada and a student‑loan payment 401(k) match in the U.S. These features provide structured long‑term savings support beyond base pay.

Salas O'Brien Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Irvine, California
2,062 Employees

What We Do

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.

Similar Jobs

GTI Fabrication Logo GTI Fabrication

Electrical Engineer

Energy • Defense • Industrial • Manufacturing
In-Office
Buffalo, NY, USA
900 Employees
83K-128K Annually

Reworld Logo Reworld

Electrical Engineer

Energy • Utilities • Industrial • Renewable Energy
In-Office or Remote
30 Locations
4591 Employees
119K-170K Annually

MG Engineering D.P.C. Logo MG Engineering D.P.C.

Electrical Engineer

Information Technology • Professional Services • Consulting • Design
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
306 Employees

Shield AI Logo Shield AI

Electrical Engineer

Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
In-Office or Remote
4 Locations
211K-317K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Hanover Park Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
42 Employees
Kepler  Thumbnail
Fintech • Software
New York, New York
6 Employees
Onshore Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
60 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account