Electrical Project Engineer

Trueline

full-time

Posted on: 9/4/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • New York

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💰 $85,000 - $125,000 per year

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

Lead detailed design of building electrical systems and oversee junior team members
Design comprehensive building electrical systems (power, lighting, fire alarm, communications, special systems) for new construction and renovations
Delegate, coordinate, and review the work of entry level and junior engineers, designers, and technicians
Assist in developing project schedules and managing workload distribution among team members
Refine and customize technical specifications from standard libraries
Produce high quality technical reports and documentation
Operate independently on assignments, receiving high level guidance only
Contribute to projects across the region and support professional growth toward PE licensure

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program
Passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
On track for, or already holding, Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in New York State
At least six years of experience designing building electrical systems (power, lighting, fire alarm, special systems)
Strong grounding in electrical circuit theory, building power distribution, network systems, signals/controls, and lighting technologies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit)
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70)
Excellent written communication and technical report writing skills
Valid New York State driver’s license and willingness to travel occasionally among offices and project sites
Nice to haves: Prior experience mentoring or coordinating junior staff; background in client interaction, contract communication, or schedule management; experience in diverse project types or familiarity with public sector clients