Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings
- Compensation
- $100.9K–$132K / yr
- Location
- Albany, NY
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum of 8+ years electrical (architectural) design experience, specifically with commercial/retail project design.
- Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) in New York State required.
- Proficient in AGI Lighting Software and REVIT preferred.
- A passion for power and lighting design, power system studies and low and medium Voltage design.
- Experience working in CAD.
- Willing to travel to client location(s), as needed.
- Ability to research code provisions, products, material information, etc.
- Ability to coordinate information exchange between clients, project manager, and project team.
- Willingness to mentor new designers and/or interns.
- Able to be a team player and work independently.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Full description
Overview
Colliers Engineering & Design, is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Buildings to join our Electrical team in Albany, NY!
From load analysis to development of complex electrical systems and an emphasis on green building design, Colliers Engineering & Design provides a full range of electrical engineering services that will improve functionality and performance in your building. Our electrical engineers are experienced in a wide range of projects, including power generation & distribution, lighting systems, fire alarms, security and access control systems.
Building systems must operate consistently and adapt to change. We design with durability, efficiency and future flexibility in mind, helping facilities perform reliably while supporting evolving operational demands. From commissioning and energy audits to detailed power studies and infrastructure upgrades, our focus remains on practical solutions that strengthen performance and long-term value.
Our building engineering systems team supports new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects across commercial, education, government, healthcare, science and technology, and industrial markets. Come be a part of Colliers Engineering & Design where together, we advance the built environment!
Responsibilities
- Assist in the architectural application of electrical engineering, including power systems, lighting design, generator design, campus electrical infrastructure, etc.
- Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques and procedures, using knowledge of building codes and regulations to create/modify designs and drawings.
- Participate in design development.
- Creation of electrical specification packages.
- Development of project proposals and client presentations and attendance at client meetings.
- Verify that all design aspects comply with local code and apply code provisions.
- Assist in the development of project proposals and client presentations and attend client meetings.
- Perform field inspections, measurements or calculations and document.
- Assist in research related to material qualities, feasibility, restrictions, etc.
- Suggest new ideas and processes, stay informed of developments in practice areas, and view obstacles as opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum of 8+ years electrical (architectural) design experience, specifically with commercial/retail project design.
- Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) in New York State required.
- Proficient in AGI Lighting Software and REVIT preferred.
- A passion for power and lighting design, power system studies and low and medium Voltage design.