Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Company Name: MG Engineering D.P.C.
Location: New York City NY
Project Focus: Electrical Engineering MEP/Building Systems Power Distribution Emergency and Standby Power Lighting Utility Service High-Rise Healthcare Life Science Commercial Institutional and Mission-Critical Projects
Work Setting: Full-Time New York City Office Integrated MEP Engineering Environment
Base Salary: $120000-$210000 annually (DOE)
Total Compensation Package: Potential total compensation of $140000-$250000 medical dental vision retirement benefits paid leave professional development licensure support and leadership advancement opportunities
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus Group

Position Overview

MG Engineering D.P.C. is seeking an accomplished Lead Electrical Design Engineer to provide technical leadership and design oversight for complex building and infrastructure projects from its New York City headquarters. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who can lead sophisticated building-systems designs guide multidisciplinary project teams mentor developing engineers and collaborate directly with architects owners contractors utilities and public agencies.

The Lead Electrical Design Engineer will oversee projects from initial planning and conceptual design through construction documents agency approvals bidding construction administration commissioning and closeout. The position requires advanced knowledge of electrical power distribution emergency and standby power lighting fire alarm coordination utility service energy codes and New York City design and filing requirements.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable solving difficult technical problems directing engineering production communicating with clients and developing the next generation of electrical design professionals.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering design of new construction renovation infrastructure and building-upgrade projects
• Establish project design criteria system concepts technical approaches and engineering standards
• Direct the preparation of electrical drawings specifications calculations studies narratives and construction documents
• Oversee normal and emergency power distribution low- and medium-voltage electrical systems utility services and service upgrades switchgear transformers substations and panelboards
• Oversee emergency standby and optional standby generators paralleling switchgear and generator plants and uninterruptible power supply systems
• Oversee lighting and lighting controls emergency and egress lighting fire alarm and life-safety coordination grounding and bonding and lightning protection
• Oversee renewable energy and distributed-generation systems electrical metering and submetering telecommunications pathways and infrastructure and electrical systems for elevators fire pumps and mechanical equipment
• Evaluate system alternatives based on reliability resilience maintainability constructability efficiency and lifecycle cost
• Work closely with Project Managers to establish scope schedule budget staffing milestones and technical deliverables
• Plan and delegate work to engineers designers BIM/Revit professionals and technical support staff
• Monitor project progress and ensure engineering assignments are completed accurately and on schedule
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality responsiveness and accountability
• Identify technical coordination permitting and construction risks early and develop mitigation strategies
• Support project financial performance by managing engineering effort and minimizing redesign
• Participate in project kickoff meetings design workshops milestone reviews and coordination meetings
• Ensure that final documents are complete coordinated constructible and ready for agency or construction submission
• Perform or oversee electrical load calculations demand calculations voltage-drop calculations feeder sizing equipment sizing and service-capacity evaluations
• Prepare and review short-circuit selective-coordination arc-flash grounding harmonic and power-quality studies
• Evaluate existing electrical infrastructure and develop recommendations for repair replacement expansion or modernization
• Perform electrical due-diligence assessments and existing-condition surveys
• Develop one-line diagrams riser diagrams equipment schedules panel schedules controls diagrams and electrical details
• Coordinate emergency power classifications and separation requirements for life-safety legally required and optional standby systems
• Review utility capacity service requirements vault arrangements metering and interconnection considerations
• Incorporate energy-efficiency sustainability electrification and resilience goals into electrical-system designs
• Ensure compliance with the New York City Electrical Code New York City Building Code New York City Energy Conservation Code National Electrical Code NFPA standards Local Laws and agency requirements utility standards and service requirements and owner-specific design standards
• Support NYC electrical plan-review drawings filings agency submissions and responses to review comments
• Coordinate with the New York City Department of Buildings FDNY utilities and other authorities having jurisdiction
• Remain current on evolving electrical energy fire alarm sustainability and building-performance requirements and help project teams interpret code requirements and develop defensible compliance strategies
• Coordinate electrical systems with mechanical plumbing fire protection fire alarm architectural structural civil lighting technology audiovisual and security disciplines
• Participate in BIM coordination and clash-detection reviews
• Confirm that electrical rooms shafts pathways clearances equipment locations and service spaces are properly incorporated into the design
• Coordinate electrical requirements for HVAC equipment pumps elevators fire pumps specialty systems and tenant equipment
• Collaborate with architects and owners to integrate electrical infrastructure without compromising design intent or building operations and identify and resolve interdisciplinary conflicts before construction
• Lead electrical QA/QC reviews at major project milestones reviewing plans specifications calculations studies and reports for technical accuracy and completeness
• Confirm coordination among electrical drawings specifications schedules and other engineering disciplines and ensure designs comply with MGE standards and applicable codes
• Track review comments and verify that required revisions are incorporated and identify potential errors omissions constructability concerns and professional-liability risks
• Help develop standardized details calculation templates design procedures and quality-control checklists and promote consistent engineering practices across project teams and offices
• Serve as a senior electrical engineering contact for clients architects developers owners contractors and consultants
• Lead technical discussions during client meetings presentations and design workshops and explain complex electrical concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Help clients evaluate electrical-system alternatives infrastructure investments and operational risks
• Coordinate with electric utilities regarding new services upgrades vaults metering and distribution requirements
• Develop trusted relationships that support client satisfaction repeat assignments and long-term partnerships and represent MGE professionally in meetings with agencies contractors and industry partners
• Provide technical leadership during bidding construction testing commissioning and closeout
• Review shop drawings equipment submittals substitutions requests for information and contractor proposals
• Conduct site visits and field observations to evaluate construction progress and compliance with design documents
• Participate in preconstruction meetings coordination meetings punch-list inspections and commissioning activities
• Resolve unforeseen field conditions while protecting design intent safety schedule and client interests
• Review change-order requests and assist with evaluating scope cost and technical merit
• Support functional testing and commissioning of electrical distribution and emergency-power systems and review record documents and closeout materials
• Lead mentor and develop electrical engineers designers and BIM/Revit staff providing technical guidance on codes system selection calculations equipment sizing documentation and constructability
• Assign work based on project needs and individual development goals review team members work and provide clear constructive feedback
• Help junior engineers strengthen their technical judgment and client communication abilities and support internal training knowledge-sharing and professional-development programs
• Assist employees pursuing EIT certification PE licensure and relevant industry credentials and foster a collaborative culture centered on technical excellence accountability and continuous improvement
• Provide technical input for proposals qualifications packages interviews and project pursuits and assist with developing scopes of work staffing plans project schedules and fee estimates
• Participate in client presentations and project interviews as a senior technical representative and identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients
• Support relationship-building with architects developers owners contractors institutions and public agencies and contribute to the continued growth and reputation of MGEs electrical engineering practice

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program
• Experience: Eight or more years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience preferably within an MEP consulting environment
• Project Types: Substantial experience designing electrical systems for commercial institutional residential healthcare educational hospitality cultural mission-critical or mixed-use buildings
• Technical Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading electrical design assignments and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• System Expertise: Advanced knowledge of normal and emergency power-distribution systems
• Codes & Standards: Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code and applicable building energy and life-safety requirements
• Documentation: Experience preparing electrical drawings specifications calculations and technical reports
• Software: Proficiency with Revit AutoCAD and electrical engineering calculation tools
• Construction Administration: Experience reviewing construction submittals and responding to RFIs
• Project Delivery: Ability to lead multiple projects and prioritize competing deadlines
• Communication: Excellent written verbal technical and client-facing communication skills
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving organizational and decision-making abilities
• Field Work: Ability to perform site surveys and participate in construction-phase field activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Twelve or more years of electrical engineering and building-systems design experience
• Licensure: Professional Engineer license in New York
• Licensure Path: EIT certification with active progress toward PE licensure may be considered for candidates with strong leadership experience
• Engineer of Record: Experience serving as Engineer of Record or senior electrical technical reviewer
• NYC Expertise: Advanced knowledge of New York City codes filing procedures utility requirements and construction practices
• Complex Systems: Experience with medium-voltage distribution substations generator plants paralleling switchgear or mission-critical power systems
• Project Experience: Experience with healthcare life-science higher-education commercial high-rise residential high-rise hospitality or institutional projects
• Power Studies: Experience performing short-circuit coordination arc-flash and power-quality studies
• Analysis Software: Proficiency with ETAP SKM PowerTools EasyPower AGi32 Visual Lighting or similar software
• Credentials: LEED WELL CEM LC or other relevant professional credentials
• Market Relationships: Established relationships within the New York architecture engineering construction real estate or institutional market
• Team Leadership: Experience supervising engineers and developing future technical leaders

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver technically accurate coordinated and constructible electrical designs
• Establish clear technical direction at the beginning of each project
• Anticipate and resolve design code utility and construction challenges
• Consistently meet project schedules and quality expectations
• Build confidence with clients architects agencies and contractors
• Strengthen the technical capabilities of developing engineers and designers
• Improve design standards QA/QC practices and project-delivery efficiency
• Help MGE secure repeat work and expand strategic client relationships
• Become a trusted technical leader within MGEs New York electrical practice

Compensation & Benefits

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120000-$210000 annually
• Potential total compensation may range from approximately $140000-$250000 depending on the selected candidates experience technical expertise professional licensure project leadership client relationships and broader value to the firm
• The compensation range is intentionally broad to accommodate candidates ranging from experienced design leaders through senior technical professionals capable of assuming expanded project client operational or practice leadership
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation sick time personal time and holidays
• Flexible spending account
• Supplemental insurance options
• Professional development and continuing education
• PE licensure and professional-association support
• Leadership and career-advancement opportunities
• Final compensation and benefits will be based on qualifications and confirmed during the interview process

About MG Engineering D.P.C.

MG Engineering D.P.C. is a full-service engineering firm specializing in mechanical electrical plumbing fire protection fire alarm lighting commissioning sustainability central energy enhanced construction administration and technology services. Through its affiliate MGE Unified Technologies the organization also provides information technology audiovisual and premise-security services. For more than 30 years MGE has been headquartered in the heart of New York City. The company has grown to more than 150 professionals across multiple offices while maintaining deep roots in the New York design and construction market.

MGEs electrical practice includes power-distribution systems from 120V through 100kV utility-service design medium-voltage systems substations generator plants UPS systems renewable power resilience upgrades power studies lighting and critical-facility infrastructure.

MGE supports a wide range of project types including commercial office buildings corporate interiors healthcare and life-science facilities higher education and K-12 schools residential and mixed-use developments hospitality and entertainment retail and restaurants cultural and institutional facilities government and civic buildings central utility and energy infrastructure mission-critical and high-reliability facilities and building repositioning and major renovations. MGE has been recognized by Crains New York Business as one of the Best Places to Work in New York City for two consecutive years.

About Luxus Group

Luxus Group is a specialized recruiting and talent advisory firm serving the architecture engineering construction and related professional-services industries. As an AEC-focused recruiting partner Luxus Group helps engineering and design firms identify engage evaluate and hire difficult-to-find professionals. Its recruiting team understands the technical differences between electrical design engineers project managers technical leads discipline leaders and principal-level professionals. Luxus Group is representing MG Engineering in the identification and recruitment of qualified candidates for this opportunity. Interested professionals may contact Luxus Group for a confidential discussion regarding the position compensation team structure project portfolio and long-term advancement potential.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MG Engineering is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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