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’re engineered for impact—and that impact starts with our people. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a company that values your ideas, supports your growth, and gives you the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that shape communities.

You’ll work in a people-first environment where collaboration, ownership, and long-term career development matter. We invest in our team members by offering challenging work, strong mentorship, competitive total rewards, and room to build a career that is both meaningful and high impact.

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

Job Summary:

Bring your electrical design expertise to our New York City team and help deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. In this role, you’ll lead electrical design and project efforts while helping guide and mentor other engineers.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects for schools and universities, healthcare organizations, institutional clients, and commercial facilities in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll design power, lighting, fire alarm, and special systems while contributing to projects across K-12 and higher education, healthcare, institutional, and commercial markets. This is a role where you can take ownership of meaningful design work, collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, and help shape spaces that communities rely on every day.

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 renovations, new facilities, and modernization projects that support real client needs.
Apply your technical expertise to load sizing and service requirements for beneficial electrification projects.
Lead electrical projects and contribute to quality through thoughtful QA/QC of design work.
Mentor and guide junior engineers as they develop their technical skills and project experience.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated, client-focused designs.

Qualifications and Experience:

At least 5 years of electrical design experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
New York State Professional Engineer
Experience supporting K-12, higher education, healthcare, institutional, and/or commercial projects in the New York market.
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft
Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines, including proficiency with the National Electrical Code.
A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to delivering quality work.
Clear communication skills and the ability to manage time effectively across multiple priorities.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and balance competing project needs.
Comfort working both independently and as part of a collaborative
Interest in providing technical mentorship and supporting the growth of less-experienced engineers.
A practical, solutions-oriented approach to solving problems effectively and in a 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 your skills, project experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with the role.

In addition to competitive pay, this role is eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance, 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 (https://salasobrien.com/benefits/).

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here (https://salasobrien.com/benefits/).

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.

Experience
Preferred
5 year(s): Minimum of 5 years’ design experience.
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Professional Engineer

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