Electrical Engineer

Transform at JLL as an Electrical Engineer on a technology client account! You will work with an integrated facilities management team at our clients commercial real estate portfolio with critical environments managed by JLL.

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Reports to: Regional Engineering Director

Estimated compensation for this position is: $115,000 - $130,000 annually

What this job involves:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support critical site operations at our clients Poughkeepsie, NY facility. This role demands a proactive, technically proficient professional capable of delivering exceptional engineering support while maintaining operational excellence in a mission-critical, high-profile environment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical infrastructure serving one of our clients key technology centers.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Electrical Systems Management

• Provide comprehensive engineering support for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution, emergency power systems, EPO (Emergency Power Off), and building services equipment
• Oversee electrical and energy management systems, encompassing high-voltage distribution (115kV substations, 13.8kV systems) and critical utilities infrastructure
• Evaluate and recommend upgrades or replacements for aging electrical infrastructure, including 480V substations and related equipment
  
  

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and electrical faults by diagnosing root causes and implementing effective, sustainable solutions
• Provide expert consultation during electrical events, including power dips, surges, and outages, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Execute Selective Coordination studies, Equipment Evaluations, Balance system analyses, and Arc Flash studies using SKM software
  
  

Project Management and Collaboration

• Support day-to-day operations while contributing to strategic project management activities
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules for electrical infrastructure initiatives
• Oversee infrastructure construction, maintenance, and installation projects from conception through completion
• Collaborate closely with internal client teams to develop innovative solutions and define scopes of work for facility service vendors
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance

• Act as the primary technical liaison with Central Hudson, the local utility provider
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to design consultants and contractors
• Ensure full compliance with local and state standards for all electrical system modifications and installations
• Prepare detailed reports, technical documentation, and executive-level presentations
  
  

Financial Planning

• Support financial planning activities, including budgeting for equipment lifecycle replacement and business case development
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 5-10 years of progressive experience in site facilities, manufacturing, or data center operations
• Proficiency in SKM software for power system analysis and expertise in high-voltage electrical systems and critical infrastructure management
• Strong project management capabilities including development, budgeting, and scheduling with exceptional independent problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for professional interaction across all organizational levels
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clients, suppliers, vendors, and contractors in team environments
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends for planned maintenance activities
• Demonstrated capacity to make sound engineering decisions independently in critical situations
  
  

Please submit your application with an updated resume, location, and contact information. If you're a current JLL employee, please apply using the Internal Career Site.