
Senior Electrical Engineer | New York, NY
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IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in its Manhattan office to lead electrical design or project management for moderate to complex building projects and support larger, high-complexity work. The role provides engineering solutions and client advice, oversees electrical systems, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. The team works across general MEP, institutional, and commercial markets, with a focus on high-performance, energy-efficient design.
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Senior Electrical Engineer | New York, NY100% Employee-Owned * Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in New York, NY at our Manhattan office. This role leads design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex projects and supports the delivery of larger, high-complexity projects with limited support from senior staff. You will provide project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients while overseeing electrical systems in buildings. You will work within project budgets, assist with training and mentoring, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The team supports general MEP, institutional, and commercial work while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030. At a GlanceLocation: New York, NY ( Manhattan Office )Discipline: ElectricalMarkets: General MEP; Institutional; CommercialOwnership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)Travel: Up to 20%Work Schedule: Full-time hybridSponsorship: Not available What You'll Do Technical Path* Lead electrical-system analysis and develop designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools.* Perform site assessments and prepare detailed analysis and technical reports.* Gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build client relationships.* Conduct in-process design reviews and apply quality control processes to electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and correspondence.* Train, mentor, and motivate staff.* Provide technical assistance to resolve field issues with limited support from senior staff.* Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and electrical engineering best practices, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts.* Prioritize safety and identify and mitigate electrical-system safety risks.* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions and participate in project interviews and presentations.ORProject Management Path* Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects of varying size and complexity.* Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with scopes of work, fee calculations, proposal generation, and contract reviews.* Create project schedules with milestone and deadline targets.* Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.* Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages.* Ensure designs meet owner, code, and quality-control requirements and that milestone deliverables and construction technical support are completed on time.* Coordinate design staff and project schedules through design and construction phases.* Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation.* Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested.* Resolve client and construction concerns, manage change orders and approvals, mentor staff, and build client relationships. What You'll BringCandidates may qualify through either the Technical Path or Project Management Path below. Technical PathRequired Skills and Abilities* Adept in the technical aspects of one's discipline; advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems Project Management PathRequired Skills and Abilities* Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path Required for Both PathsEducation and Experience* Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, required* Professional Engineer (PE) License required* 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building desig
How this job compares
Set against the 10,401 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New York median$97–143K/yr293 salary ranges
- US median$44–56/hr385 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 405 open Electrical Engineer jobs in New York and 10,401 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,644 postings).
- Education
- 6,715 of the 10,401 open Electrical Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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