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Job description
Senior Electrical Engineer/AVP
US-NY-New York
Job ID:
# of Openings: 1
Category: MEP
LiRo-Hill
Overview
We have an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer for our NYC/Syosset location.
Come join our team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset- our staff. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization that has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to continue being a trusted resource for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to be known as an “Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions” firm and we have delivered on that label time and again.
Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients. LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Edison, NJ.
Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for complex transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience working on large, multidisciplinary transportation projects.
This role involves technical oversight, design leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and collaboration with clients, agencies, and project teams to deliver safe, resilient, and codecompliant electrical systems for transit, rail, roadway, tunnel, and airport projects.
Technical Leadership & Design
Lead the design and specification of electrical systems for transportation projects, including:
Power distribution (medium and low voltage)
Lighting and controls
Traction power and substations (rail/transit)
Communications, SCADA, and control systems
Fire life safety and emergency power systems
ITS, signal power, and roadway electrical systems
Prepare and review design drawings, calculations, technical reports, and specifications
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and authority requirements, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, AASHTO, and local agency standards
Perform load analysis, shortcircuit analysis, grounding, protection coordination, and energy studies
Evaluate new technologies and sustainable design solutions for transportation infrastructure
Project Management & Coordination
Serve as discipline lead or technical manager for electrical scope on multidisciplinary projects
Coordinate electrical designs with civil, structural, mechanical, and systems engineering disciplines
Support development of project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and risk mitigation strategies
Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, value engineering studies, and quality control processes
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Interface with transportation agencies, utilities, contractors, and client representatives
Present technical concepts and design solutions to both technical and nontechnical audiences
Support proposal development, including scope definition, fee estimates, and technical narratives
Mentorship & Team Development
Mentor and guide junior and midlevel engineers
Perform technical reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure highquality deliverables
Contribute to the development of internal standards, best practices, and lessons learned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering for transportation or large infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience delivering projects for:
Transit and rail systems
Highways, bridges, tunnels, and airports
We are committed to your success, and we invest in your growth and development to unlock your full potential.
Competitive Total Compensation Package
Employee- Only Stock Purchase Plan
Mentoring programs
Continuing Education Program
Employee referral bonus
Volunteer/Industry association opportunities
Our Culture:
We believe in the power of collaboration. We work hard to build a corporate culture that empowers all our employees to freely share their ideas, know their presence, and contributions are truly valued, fostering a climate where our employees are enabled to maximize their full potential.
-We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment
-Compensation: Minimum: $175,000 Max: $225,000. The range provided is the salary that the Firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined on the individual candidates’ qualifications and location.
- The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10017, US
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