Principal Engineer - Electrical

Position Overview

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an Principal Electrical Engineer for our Saratoga Springs and Buffalo, New York offices. As part of our electrical team, you will have exceptional opportunities to provide superior solutions to our clients’ most difficult problems through a variety of water-related assignments. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of electrical power, lighting, and motor control system design and analysis for water, wastewater, reuse, and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate with the design team from initial studies and conceptual design through construction of substations, generators, pump stations, and/or treatment facilities.
• Conduct field investigations and site visits from design through construction.
• Perform electrical systems design and analysis.

Required Qualifications

• 5 – 15 years’ experience
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology (MS or MEng Preferred)
• Professional Engineering license in NY
• Self-starter with attention to detail
• Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and familiarity with BIM/CADD and specialized software (ETAP, SKM, etc.) is a plus

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
• Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan with additional financial planning support
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
• Compensation: Starting pay range depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location