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VP Electrical Engineering

L7

haysNew York, NY34 days ago

$175k-$225k

Occupations

Architectural and Engineering ManagersElectrical EngineersEngineers, All Other

Industries

Engineering ServicesElectrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation ContractorsOther Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Reference: 1183766
Job ID: 5389138
Posted: 2026-10-05
Closing date: 2027-01-03
Location: New York
Salary: $175k-$225k (per annum)
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Engineering
Company: Hays
Consultant: Jon OmahaHays office: New York City — 66 Hudson Blvd E, The Spiral, Suite 2408
Phone: 3472523077
Email: jon.omaha@hays.comYour new company
Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the Northeastern United States. Known for delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure programs, the firm supports public-sector and institutional clients across transportation, utilities, and major capital works. With a deep technical bench and a long-standing regional footprint, the organization is continuing to invest in senior leadership to support sustainable growth and long-term client relationships. Your new role As an AVP / VP – Electrical Engineering, you will take on a senior leadership position within the transportation and infrastructure practice. This is a hands-on, seller–doer role, combining technical oversight, client engagement, and people leadership. You will provide strategic and technical direction across major infrastructure projects, lead multi-disciplinary electrical scopes, and act as a trusted advisor to clients and delivery partners. You will also play a key role in mentoring engineers and supporting future business growth.
What you'll be doing:
  • Leading electrical engineering scope on complex transportation and infrastructure programs
  • Acting as a senior, client-facing representative for public-sector and institutional clients
  • Providing technical oversight across power, lighting, substations, and life safety systems
  • Supporting proposal development, fee scoping, and client presentations
  • Managing and mentoring engineering teams within a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Contributing to long-term growth and leadership within the practice
  • What you'll need to succeed
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license 15+ years' experience delivering electrical systems on large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects
  • Strong background in public-sector or heavily regulated environments
  • Experience working across multi-disciplinary and design or design-build programs
  • Comfortable operating at a senior, client-facing and leadership level
  • What you'll get in return
  • Senior leadership role within a stable, well-capitalised consultancy
  • Exposure to high-profile, technically complex infrastructure programs
  • Clear long-term growth and leadership opportunity
  • Competitive executive-level compensation and benefits package
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #LI-DNI #1183766 - Jon Omaha
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Level

ManagerL7

Salary

$175k-$225k

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Industry

Engineering Services

Posted

34 days ago

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