Staff Engineer - Electrical Engineer
Dewberry
New York, NY · Posted September 15, 2026
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About the job
Job Description
Our Dewberry New York, NY office is seeking an Electrical Staff Engineer with 3+ years of experience in the design of low and medium voltage power distribution systems, emergency and standby power systems, interior and exterior lighting systems, fire alarm systems, and associated electrical infrastructure for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
Prepare electrical engineering calculations, code analysis, reports, schematic and construction drawings and specifications, project schedules and cost estimates to meet project requirements.
Serve as the Electrical Staff Engineer of assigned projects and execute designs with minimal oversight.
Conduct site visits and field inspections of electrical systems.
Perform power analysis such as load flow, voltage drop, short circuit studies, Arc Flash studies, etc.
Required Skills & Required Experience
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from an accredited university.
3+ years direct experience in related electrical engineering design.
Strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.
Ability to coordinate the work of multiple disciplines.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and good working knowledge of Revit, MS Office, etc.
Proficiency in SKM Power Tools and Visual Lighting software.
Electrical Engineer who has passed the FE Exam
Valid Driver’s License is required.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees'. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
Salary Range
The projected range for this position is $90,000- $100,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for NY only.