
Electrical Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Poughkeepsie • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per year
About the role
- Provide comprehensive engineering support for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution, emergency power systems, EPO (Emergency Power Off), and building services equipment
- Oversee electrical and energy management systems, encompassing high-voltage distribution (115kV substations, 13.8kV systems) and critical utilities infrastructure
- Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and electrical faults by diagnosing root causes and implementing effective, sustainable solutions
- Act as the primary technical liaison with Central Hudson, the local utility provider
- Support financial planning activities, including budgeting for equipment lifecycle replacement and business case development.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 5-10 years of progressive experience in site facilities, manufacturing, or data center operations
- Proficiency in SKM software for power system analysis and expertise in high-voltage electrical systems and critical infrastructure management
- Strong project management capabilities including development, budgeting, and scheduling with exceptional independent problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for professional interaction across all organizational levels
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clients, suppliers, vendors, and contractors in team environments
- Flexibility to work occasional weekends for planned maintenance activities
- Demonstrated capacity to make sound engineering decisions independently in critical situations.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical systemspower distributionemergency power systemshigh-voltage distributioncritical infrastructure managementroot cause analysissustainable solutionsproject managementbudgetingproblem-solving
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationindependent decision-makingflexibilityteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering