Senior Electrical Engineer - Transit & Rail
Job Locations
US-NY-New York City
ID
2025-5391
Category
Engineering
Type
Regular Full-Time
Career Stage Type
Experienced
of Openings
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Electrical Engineer - Transit & Rail | Hybrid | New York, NY
VHB is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer
to join our dynamic and growing Transportation practice in New York. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex transit infrastructure projects while helping expand and shape our Transit & Rail Power group.
Responsibilities
Prepare design drawings and documents, technical specifications, cost estimates, proposals, calculations, and studies
Prepare final design documentation for electrical infrastructure which could include facility power and systems, lighting, low voltage and security systems for various infrastructure projects in the northeast
Develop plans, specifications, reports, and analyses that meet project scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
Review contractor design drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with system requirements
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff
Skills and Attributes
Familiarity with railway infrastructure systems design preferred
Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
Strong technical and critical thinking skills
Detail-oriented and committed to high-quality deliverables
Strong project and task management abilities
Qualifications
8+ years of electrical design engineering experience required
Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation required
BS in Electrical Engineering or related field required; MS preferred
Knowledge of industry safety code requirements and standards
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $115,000 - $148,000. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location.
We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating
employee experience
, which includes :
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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