Senior Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Senior Electrical Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer
Full-Time:
Exempt
On-site
Location:
Rochester, New York or Buffalo, New York
Travel:
Up to 25%
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $87,360 - $120,00 USD per year, hourly, non-exempt. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and company holidays, wellness programs and employee assistance resources, professional development support.
The Senior Electrical Engineer is a fully competent engineering professional responsible for performing complex design work, making independent technical decisions, and applying advanced engineering principles across a variety of building system projects.
This role provides technical leadership, mentors junior staff, conducts calculations and system analyses, evaluates equipment and system performance, and represents the firm in meetings requiring coordination across all design disciplines. The Senior Engineer ensures that project designs meet quality standards, client expectations, and engineering best practices.
- Plan and conduct complex engineering assignments requiring independent judgment
- Supervise, coordinate, and review work of Engineers, Designers, and CAD Operators
- Develop technical reports, studies, and system analyses
- Evaluate substitute equipment and review system adjustments after installation
- Represent the firm in meetings and coordinate across all trades
- Perform engineering designs, calculations, and evaluations with advanced techniques
- Mentor junior engineers and support project technical leadership
Professional Engineering License (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred
Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
Eight years of relevant project engineering experience
About UsFounded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementSalas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits 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/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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