Electrical Engineer

Post Date

May 27, 2025

Location

New York,
New York

ZIP/Postal Code

10003
US
Aug 02, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

NYC-784897

Pay Rate

$52 - $65 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join one of their largest utility clients in NYC. This person will be responsible for designing and supporting projects that align with the Capital and Operations & Maintenance budgets for various facilities, including service centers, commercial buildings, warehouses, repair garages, and various other infrastructure sites. They will also support projects for other departments such as Steam Distribution, Substation Operations, Electrical Operations, Information Technology, and Transportation Operations. Their day-to-day tasks involve providing expert engineering support for commercial building and yard electrical systems, specifying and selecting low and medium voltage switchgear, emergency diesel generators, and uninterruptible power supplies, while ensuring compliance with the National Electric Code, NYS & NYC Building Codes, and NFPA standards. Additionally, they perform detailed electrical calculations, such as breaker coordination, short circuit analysis, voltage drop, cable/conduit sizing, and lighting calculations, and review contractor designs, calculations, shop drawings, and submittals for approval.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (is Electrical Engineering the only degree thats acceptable?
- 8+ years of experience in the design and application of electrical engineering principles.
- Strong knowledge of the National Electric Code, NYS & NYC Building Codes, and NFPA standards.
- Experience with electrical systems in commercial buildings.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to be immediately effective in technical aspects of electrical projects.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Experience working for a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) firm. Understanding of the client-side perspective and ability to perform calculations and structural analysis.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD (not required), HAP, Trace, and short circuit calculation software like SKM.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.