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Sunbelt Solomon

Arc Flash Data Collector

Tipp City, OH · On-site

... Arc Flash Technician to join our growing team in the Tipp City or Columbus, Ohio area. If you're an ... Create accurate, hand-drawn one-line diagrams for engineering review * Open and inspect energized ...

Sunbelt Solomon

Arc Flash Data Collector

Tipp City, OH · On-site

... Arc Flash Technician to join our growing team in the Tipp City or Columbus, Ohio area. If you're an ... Create accurate, hand-drawn one-line diagrams for engineering review * Open and inspect energized ...

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How much do hourly arc flash engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly arc flash engineer in the United States is $125,176.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Arc Flash Engineer vs Electrical Safety Technician?

AspectHourly Arc Flash EngineerElectrical Safety Technician
CertificationsOSHA, NFPA 70E, Arc Flash AnalysisOSHA, NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety Certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, power substations, construction sitesManufacturing facilities, electrical maintenance, safety inspections
Employer & Industry UsagePower utilities, industrial companies, consulting firmsManufacturers, maintenance contractors, safety organizations

The Hourly Arc Flash Engineer primarily focuses on performing arc flash risk assessments, creating safety labels, and ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards. Electrical Safety Technicians assist with implementing safety procedures, inspecting electrical systems, and supporting safety programs. While both roles require similar certifications and work in related environments, the engineer emphasizes analysis and compliance, whereas the technician concentrates on safety implementation and maintenance.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Arc Flash Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,176 per year, or $60.2 per hour.
Arc Flash Electrical Cx Engineer III - IV

Arc Flash Electrical Cx Engineer III - IV

Syska Hennessy Group

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. We are currently seeking a performance-driven, motivated Arc Flash Electrical Cx Engineer. This role will be based in our Headquarters in New York, NY.
You will demonstrate your engineering skills and by leveraging the firm's technology centric competitive edge you will work with design engineers, vendors, contractors, and client personnel to design, test, make operational, optimize, and validate Electrical systems in multiple 24x7 mission critical plants, pharmaceutical, healthcare, power generation or similar environments.
Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your commissioning career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.
Job Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on commissioning and testing experience as well as 3+ years of hands-on experience in SKM (15+ projects) across a wide range of building electrical systems. This role requires a understanding of power distribution, emergency/standby systems, lighting controls, grounding, and electrical protection systems, as well as demonstrated proficiency with field testing tools and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Power System Analysis & Design: Perform and/or provide oversight for short circuit calculations, medium and low-voltage coordination evaluations to optimize protective relay and breaker settings, and arc flash studies in compliance with NFPA, IEEE 1584, and other industry standards. Develop or modify power system models to accurately reflect the designed and/or as-built site conditions. Develop and execute standards for power system studies and calculations across groups/offices
  • Data Collection & Documentation: Perform on-site data collection activities as needed (document protective device types and associated settings, develop and document single lines and confirm loading information such as motor HP, full load amps, locked rotor amps, etc.). Prepare error-free engineering documents (e.g., drawings, sketches, instructions, inputs, calculations, analyses, evaluations) according to and bound by industry codes, standards, and regulations to support client engineering needs
  • Execute commissioning activities for electrical building systems.
  • Perform hands-on field-testing using industry-standard equipment such as:
    • Power quality meters (PQM)
    • Infrared (IR) cameras
    • Multimeters, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools
    • Circuit analyzers and load banks

Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of electrical commissioning experience with hands-on testing of building electrical systems, a strong understanding of NETA testing principles, and proficiency performing Short Circuit and Arc Flash studies. Your technical strengths must be complemented by self-motivation, relationship building skills, and effective communication skills.
Commissioning Engineer requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited university
  • 3+ years of SKM, Arc Flash, and power system modeling.
  • 5+ years of electrical commissioning or NETA-level testing experience in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
  • Understanding of NETA testing principles and familiarity with NETA ATS/MTS procedures.
  • Hands-on field-testing experience across a wide range of electrical systems.
  • Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NETA, IEEE, and related standards.

Benefits:
As an Arc Flash Electrical Cx Engineer with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be a part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.
As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:
  • Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
  • 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
  • Training and professional development courses
  • Professional development incentive bonuses
  • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
  • Transit/parking employer stipend
  • ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.
Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments.
The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate's experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.
New York Pay Range
$87,614-$139,564 USD

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