Senior Electrical Engineer - On Call

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Electrical Engineer – On Call

Join our New York City office as an on-call Senior Electrical Engineer and help shape infrastructure that moves people, strengthens communities, and supports sustainable economic growth. In this on-call role, you’ll bring technical leadership and practical engineering expertise to a diverse range of projects, balancing complex development and infrastructure needs with thoughtful environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Advise on electrical engineering oversight for transit & 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/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.
• Collaborates with regional leadership and other senior leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Develops and promotes short-range and long-range programs, plans, and business and marketing strategies that provide for strategic business opportunities (e.g., partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances).
• Cultivates relationships with long-term, key clients.
• Seeks opportunities to strengthen client relationships.

Skills and Abilities

• 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 that of industry competitors.
• Proven ability to drive strategic direction.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical thinking, and planning skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
• Must be self-motivated
• Excellent attention to detail

Qualifications

• 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, standards, and coordination across multidisciplinary transit and rail teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is expected. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred.

The hourly pay range for this position, located in New York, NY, is $110.00 to $155.00 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted hourly range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs. 

Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist  

Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you’ll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.  

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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