SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Why choose to join us?  

We’re changing the world!

From the beginning, Tetra Tech has attracted the best and brightest minds in science and engineering; and has always focused on bringing innovative solutions to our clients' most complex needs. When you join our team, you will be providing sustainable solutions that help our clients address their water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development challenges. Our purpose is to enhance the quality of life while creating value for customers, employees, investors, and partners. Ready to become a team member? 

Tetra Tech Architects & Engineers is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our full services design group dedicated to developing the best possible learning environments for students, faculty, and staff by focusing on the positive impact facilities have on education. If you are an experienced PE who enjoys problem-solving, mentoring, and positively impacting our communities – this role is for you! 

More about your team

This role reports directly to our Electrical Engineering Department Manager. Our practice’s mission is to bring the finest professionals from all the major disciplines to support the creative and effective design of facilities. Our belief is that bringing the right input to the design process as early as possible increases client satisfaction with the overall project maximizes value and upholds the highest standards of technical excellence. You’ll work closely with other engineers and architects, who has a long and successful history of delivering complex, innovative, and successful projects. Most importantly, you’ll be joining a communities-focused, cohesive regional operating unit, supported by national and international resources.    

How You’ll Make an Impact

The primary goal of this role is to contribute to the development of long-term growth and business plans. Your responsibilities include:

• Design building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, security, television, telephone, and communications systems.
• Develop appropriate system concepts, perform calculations, layout, sizing, selections, and specifications, in coordination with other disciplines.
• Act as lead engineer on specific projects, manage and mentor junior level department engineers and designers in developing contract drawings, cost estimates, technical specifications, and other relevant documents.
• Perform site visits of existing electrical systems to evaluate or inspect work in progress/completed.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate/meet with project teams, senior staff members, project managers, clients, and other parties.
• Occasional travel to project sites is required, may include overseas travel.

You will achieve your best if you have…

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant field.
• 8+ years of related work design experience specifically with electrical systems for buildings
• Licensed PE (Professional Engineer).
• Knowledgeable of AutoCAD and Revit/BIM with working knowledge of MS Office

You will stand out with

• Experience working in an Engineering and/or Architectural/Engineering consulting firm.
• Experience working on K-12 school projects and/or federal projects.

Perks of working at Tetra Tech 

Our employees’ welfare and work-life balance are critical to our success as a company. We offer a wide range of benefits and opportunities to cover their wellness needs.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Financial Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan  
• Work/Life Balance: Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Plan, Adoption Assistance Plan, Leaves of Absence
• Professional Development: Professional Registration and Membership, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Resource Groups
• Optional Features: Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, Group Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection  

Anticipated Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000. Please note that this range reflects the pay scale that Tetra Tech INE reasonably expects to pay for the role. The pay scale will also depend on various factors, such as job duties and requirements, relevant experience and skills, and location.

Work Environment 

Tetra Tech Architects & Engineers is centered in Ithaca, NY with offices in Farmingdale, Albany and Middletown. We promote a hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration days. This approach supports our culture of collaboration, mentorship, and camaraderie, while providing a high level of work/life balance.  

Connect with your recruitment expert for this position: Katherine Sack, Human Resources Manager, Tetra Tech INE. 

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.