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Electrical Engineering Lab Assistant Jobs in New York

Responsible for meeting the client's project goals and objectives * Assist in business development ... Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. * 5-7 years of relevant post education experience as ...

Responsible for meeting the client's project goals and objectives * Assist in business development ... Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. * 5-7 years of relevant post education experience as ...

Student Lab Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

Event production, exhibitions, hackathons, or public programming. * Research into emerging ... Student Lab Assistants provide technical support to students, faculty, and visitors by assisting ...

... engineering reviews and product documentation. * Maintain project documentation and assist in ... Working in a lab environment and understanding how components fit into a larger system. * Working ...

Electrical Design Engineering Intern

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$21 - $27.50/hr

Conduct industry, and compliance research and analysis * Assist in creating and maintaining ... Experience with lab equipment - oscilloscope, DVM, function generator, power meter, etc * Knowledge ...

Comfortable debugging hardware at the bench with standard lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc). Preferred qualifications * Master's in Electrical Engineering * Proficiency using ...

Comfortable debugging hardware at the bench with standard lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc). Preferred qualifications * Master's in Electrical Engineering * Proficiency using ...

Comfortable debugging hardware at the bench with standard lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc). Preferred qualifications * Master's in Electrical Engineering * Proficiency using ...

Electrical Design Engineering Intern

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$21 - $27.50/hr

Conduct industry, and compliance research and analysis * Assist in creating and maintaining ... Experience with lab equipment - oscilloscope, DVM, function generator, power meter, etc * Knowledge ...

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Electrical Engineering Lab Assistant information

What does an electrical engineering lab assistant do?

An Electrical Engineering Lab Assistant supports engineers and students in conducting experiments, setting up equipment, and maintaining laboratory safety and organization. Their duties often include preparing materials, calibrating instruments, recording data, and troubleshooting technical issues with lab apparatus. Lab assistants may also help with research projects, document findings, and ensure that all equipment meets safety standards. This role is essential for smooth laboratory operations and helps both teaching and research activities run efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an electrical engineering lab assistant?

To thrive as an Electrical Engineering Lab Assistant, you need a solid grounding in electrical engineering principles, circuit analysis, and laboratory safety, often supported by a relevant associate's or bachelor's degree. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data acquisition systems, and software like MATLAB or LabVIEW is typically required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication set standout candidates apart. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate experimentation, reliable data collection, and smooth collaboration in technical lab environments.

What are some common responsibilities of an electrical engineering lab assistant during a typical week?

As an Electrical Engineering Lab Assistant, you can expect to support lab instructors and students by preparing equipment, setting up experiments, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. You may also assist in troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory instruments, as well as collecting and recording data during lab sessions. Collaboration with faculty, students, and other assistants is common, making strong communication skills valuable. Additionally, you might be responsible for inventory management and helping to develop or improve experimental setups.

What is the role of an electrical engineering lab assistant?

An electrical engineering lab assistant supports laboratory activities by setting up equipment, conducting experiments, and maintaining safety standards. They often assist students or engineers with testing circuits, troubleshooting issues, and using tools like oscilloscopes and multimeters in a controlled environment.

What cities in New York are hiring for Electrical Engineering Lab Assistant jobs?

Cities in New York with the most Electrical Engineering Lab Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Electrical Engineering Lab Assistant job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Senior Electrical Engineering

Manhattan, NY • On-site

WSP
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees

$107K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Electrical Engineer for our New York City, NY team. Be involved in projects with our Properties & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. 

We are a global leader in the practice of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering and related specialty services for the built environment. 

We work closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment. Our Engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects. You will actively participate in the full project cycle, from the design phase through the final construction close-out. WSP offers excellent growth opportunities.

Your Impact
  • Prepare basic deliverables and products including calculations, drawings, and specifications
  • Oversees all aspects of projects
  • Sets deadlines and assigns responsibilities
  • Examine field conditions as required to support development and completion of projects
  • Design building electrical systems including power, lighting, communication, security systems and fire alarm while adhering to the firm's QA/QC process
  • Develop project specifications
  • Attend meetings with architects, owners and building managers to discuss future and or current projects
  • Responsible for meeting the client's project goals and objectives 
  • Assist in business development by pursuing new work including participation in client presentations
  • Assist in the firm's human resource efforts through training and mentoring junior firm members
  • Enhances the firm's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing internal and external client requests
  • Demonstrates core values and serves as a role model/mentor to all firm members
  • Updates job knowledge and technical expertise by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in technical organizations and obtaining certifications in area of expertise and participating in the firm's Technical Committee as requested
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 5-7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
  • Knowledge of both low voltage and medium voltage electrical systems design and construction
  • Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, decision making and analytical skills
  • Experience in construction administration and technical field assistance.
  • Possess strong verbal, written, analytical, persuasive and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment
  • Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines and adapt to flexible responsibilities
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software
  • Working understanding of SKM and ETAP electrical studies software
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Experience with Horizon or Project Resource Management software is preferred
  • Ability to meet and exceed client expectations

Preferred Qualifications 

  • PE license is preferred
  • LEED Certification is preferred
  • Certifications in areas of expertise are preferred

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation
    Expected Salary (all locations): $107,500- 160,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 


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