Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer – AEC Industry

Location : Hybrid | Midland Park, NJ or Goshen, NY

Compensation : $115,000 – $160,000 / year (commensurate with experience)

Job Type : Full-time | W-2 | With Comprehensive Benefits

Hybrid Schedule : 3 days onsite / 2 days remote (after 90-day in-office onboarding)

Join LAN Associates : Award-Winning AEC Firm with 60 Years of Excellence!

LAN Associates, Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Surveying, Inc. (LAN) is a top-rated, mid-sized, multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering (AEC) firm with a 60-year legacy in delivering high-impact building design solutions across commercial, educational, healthcare, hospitality, residential, and institutional markets.

We are actively seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing electrical engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, complex building projects while leading junior team members and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary project team.

Key Responsibilities – Senior Electrical Engineer :

Lead, mentor, and develop junior electrical engineering staff

Plan, design, and coordinate electrical systems for various building projects in compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and other codes

Perform and review electrical calculations, including load calculations, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, and equipment sizing

Prepare technical reports, specifications, and permit applications

Conduct quality assurance reviews of electrical design work and ensure accuracy of construction documents

Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, and clients throughout the project lifecycle

Participate in project meetings, including design reviews and construction coordination

Support construction administration including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and site visits

Contribute to proposal development and business development initiatives

Ensure project budgets, timelines, and scope are maintained

Minimum Qualifications :

7+ years of electrical engineering experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (preferred) or EIT with a path toward licensure (NY and NJ preferred)

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience a plus

In-depth knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI standards, and applicable building codes

Proven ability to read and interpret construction documents

Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles

Previous leadership or mentorship of junior engineers

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; load calculation software experience preferred

Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel locally (Tri-State area) up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications :

10+ years of experience in building electrical system design

Experience with electrical power analysis software (e.g., SKM, ETAP)

Revit proficiency for MEP systems coordination

Prior experience at a full-service architecture and engineering firm

Why LAN Associates?

LAN offers one of the best benefits packages in the AEC industry, designed to support your career growth and personal well-being :

Competitive salary + company performance bonuses

Employee-owned company | Stock options after 6 months

100% company-paid Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (employee + family)

401(k) with 3-5% company profit-sharing contribution

15+ PTO days annually (increases with tenure)

9 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

Employer-paid Life Insurance, Disability, EAP & Wellness Programs

Continuing Education & Professional Development reimbursement

Mentorship, resource groups & internal leadership development

Pet insurance, voluntary benefits, and more!

About LAN Associates :

With over 130 professionals across offices in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, LAN delivers over $250 million in construction value annually. Our portfolio includes award-winning projects like The Vista at Christian Health, The Empty Sky 9 / 11 Memorial, and The Four Seasons Hotel expansions.

We serve diverse markets including :

K-12 and Higher Education

Healthcare & Senior Living

Commercial & Mixed-Use

Hospitality

Government & Municipal Facilities

Faith-based & Nonprofits

Our Core Values :

Loyalty | Honesty & Integrity | Responsiveness | Innovation | Company Pride

Alternate titles :

Electrical Project Engineer | Electrical Design Engineer | Lead Electrical Engineer | Principal Electrical Engineer | MEP Engineer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.