Senior Electrical Engineer/AVPUS-NY-New York
Job ID: 2026-3324
# of Openings: 1
Category: MEP
LiRo-Hill
OverviewWe 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.
ResponsibilitiesWe 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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