Senior Electrical Engineer/ Project Manager

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
138K-198K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Consulting • Design
The Role
Leads electrical engineering design and project delivery for commercial, industrial, institutional, infrastructure, and rail projects. Responsibilities include designing power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, grounding, and lightning protection systems; managing project scope, quality, schedules, and budgets; coordinating disciplines and clients; conducting site visits and inspections; preparing drawings and specifications; supporting construction; and mentoring junior engineers.
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Job Description

Dewberry has an immediate Senior Electrical Engineer/ Project Manager position opening in our New York, NY office to lead the design and delivery of complex electrical systems for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who can drive projects from concept through construction while mentoring junior engineering staff and interfacing with clients. You will serve as a technical lead and project manager, responsible for the quality, coordination, and successful execution of electrical designs including medium and low voltage power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, lightning protection, and grounding systems.


Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Required Skills & Required Experience
  • Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree, from an ABET accredited university.
  • 10-15+ years of experience in related electrical engineering design and construction support services.
  • Professional Engineer license in New York/New Jersey is required.
  • Depth of knowledge of NY City, NY State, and national codes and standards is required.
  • Demonstrated success as a Senior Project Level Engineer with (Electrically oriented] Project Management experience.
  • Experience in design medium and low voltage power distribution (480V – 15kV preferred), lighting / lighting control systems, emergency / standby power systems and generators, fire alarm, lightning protection, and grounding systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional (buildings) facilities and rail stations.
  • Experience with Con Edison and other Electric Power Utility Companies.
  • Solid leadership and communication skills and take ownership of projects, tasks, etc.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple projects including deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate the work of multiple disciplines.
  • Experience managing projects with 2-3 engineers for Electrical Systems with construction costs in the $1 MM - $8MM range.
  • Excited to mentor younger staff both technically and professionally to help them grow within Dewberry
  • Conduct site visits, field inspections and prepare assessment reports of electrical systems.
  • Prepare electrical design drawings and specifications for the assigned projects.
  • AutoCAD and Revit experience preferred but not required.
  • Experience in management of production of projects in BIM Revit preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience of electrical engineering software’s such as Visual Lighting, AGI32, SKM Power Systems Analysis, etc. is required.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel required.
  • Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.


*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.


Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.


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Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $138,425 to $197,750 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for NY only. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
  • 10–15+ years of related electrical engineering design and construction support experience
  • Professional Engineer license in New York or New Jersey
  • Knowledge of New York City, New York State, and national codes and standards
  • Senior project-level electrical engineering and project management experience
  • Experience designing medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems from 480V to 15kV
  • Experience with lighting and lighting control systems, emergency and standby power, generators, fire alarm, lightning protection, and grounding systems
  • Experience with commercial, industrial, institutional, and rail station facilities
  • Experience working with Con Edison and other electric power utility companies
  • Leadership, communication, ownership, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple engineering disciplines
  • Experience managing electrical projects with two to three engineers and construction costs of $1 million to $8 million
  • Ability and willingness to mentor junior engineering staff
  • Ability to conduct site visits and field inspections and prepare electrical system assessment reports
  • Ability to prepare electrical design drawings and specifications
  • Experience with Visual Lighting, AGI32, SKM Power Systems Analysis, or similar electrical engineering software
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
  • Valid driver's license or ability to drive with a clean driving record
  • AutoCAD and Revit experience
  • Experience managing project production in BIM Revit
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The Company
2,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1956

What We Do

Dewberry is a family-owned, nationwide architecture, engineering, planning, design, and construction services firm serving public- and private-sector clients. The company develops responsible, innovative solutions for natural and built environments, supporting federal agencies, state and local authorities, private developers, and other asset owners and operators. Its work is focused on improving communities through client-centered professional services and infrastructure-related projects across the United States.

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