Senior Electrical Engineer - On Call

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Electrical Engineer – On Call

Join our New York City office as an on-call Senior Electrical Engineer and help shape infrastructure that moves people, strengthens communities, and supports sustainable economic growth. In this on-call role, you’ll bring technical leadership and practical engineering expertise to a diverse range of projects, balancing complex development and infrastructure needs with thoughtful environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

Advise on electrical engineering oversight for transit & rail projects throughout the New York Region, including AC/DC power systems, traction power, electrical distribution, facilities electrical systems, regulatory compliance, and coordination with operations, maintenance, and construction stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership for AC/DC power, traction power, electrical distribution, substations, third rail/overhead contact systems, lighting, communications interfaces, and other electrical design elements for transit and rail infrastructure projects.
Lead or support electrical system inspections, evaluations, design reviews, testing, commissioning support, and field coordination for new construction, rehabilitation, repair, and modernization projects.
Perform initial electrical system assessments, constructability reviews, failure analysis, and evaluation of repair, rehabilitation, and replacement materials and equipment.
Collaborates with regional leadership and other senior leaders on strategic initiatives.
Develops and promotes short-range and long-range programs, plans, and business and marketing strategies that provide for strategic business opportunities (e.g., partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances).
Cultivates relationships with long-term, key clients.
Seeks opportunities to strengthen client relationships.

Skills and Abilities

In-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices of one or more of VHB’s Service and Market areas, as well as that of industry competitors.
Proven ability to drive strategic direction.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical thinking, and planning skills.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
Must be self-motivated
Excellent attention to detail

Qualifications

15+ years of professional electrical engineering experience supporting transit and rail projects, including AC/DC power systems, traction power, electrical distribution, and related electrical design.
Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates; familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and coordination across multidisciplinary transit and rail teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is expected. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred.