Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical DesignerLocation: Austin, TX or San Antonio, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry Focus: Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Engineering / Public Sector & Education / Data Centers
Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 based on experience
Position OverviewThey are seeking a
Senior Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Designer to support the design and delivery of electrical systems for
K-12 schools and government facilities. This role is ideal for a seasoned electrical professional with strong design experience who enjoys working in a collaborative consulting environment and contributing to meaningful public infrastructure projects.
The position offers flexibility for either a
licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or a highly experienced
Senior Electrical Designer without a PE, provided the candidate brings strong technical expertise and project leadership capability.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design and development of electrical systems for commercial, institutional, and public-sector facilities.
- Develop power distribution, lighting, and building electrical system designs.
- Prepare detailed electrical schematics, drawings, and construction documentation.
- Coordinate closely with Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) teams, architects, and project managers.
- Ensure electrical designs comply with industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct technical analysis and design reviews to identify and resolve system issues.
- Support projects through multiple phases including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
- Stay current on advancements in electrical design technologies and incorporate best practices into project delivery.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in electrical design within building systems or consulting engineering environments.
- Experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, or public-sector facilities.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or other electrical design software.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or ability to obtain.
- Experience with Revit / BIM coordination.
- Experience leading electrical design on complex building projects.
- Experience working on K-12, municipal, or government facilities.
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior engineering staff.
Project Types / Industry Sectors- K-12 school facilities
- Municipal and government buildings
- Public infrastructure projects
- Institutional and civic facilities
- Commercial buildings
Compensation & Benefits- Salary range $140,000 - $170,000 based on experience
- Hybrid work schedule
- Competitive benefits package
- Opportunity to work on impactful public-sector projects throughout Texas
- Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical leadership
Schedule & Location- Hybrid work model
- Office locations: Austin, TX or San Antonio, TX
- Full-time permanent position
