Electrical Engineer

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.