Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer & Office LeaderJob DescriptionThe Senior Electrical Engineer & Office Leader plays a pivotal role in shaping the electrical infrastructure of advanced semiconductor fabrication facilities while building and leading a high-performing local office. This position combines deep technical expertise in complex, large-scale electrical design with strategic leadership in team development, client relationships, and business growth. You will lead the design and delivery of mission-critical and high-tech facilities in a collaborative, design-build environment, mentor engineering teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to sophisticated semiconductor and advanced manufacturing clients. This role offers the opportunity to influence engineering standards, drive innovation, and contribute directly to market expansion in a dynamic, high-growth sector.
Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical design and delivery of complex semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, mission-critical, and high-tech facility projects from concept through construction.
- Provide technical leadership to electrical engineering teams and ensure high-quality, coordinated design deliverables are completed on schedule.
- Design and oversee medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems, including substations, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), switchboards, panelboards, busway systems, and critical power infrastructure.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, process, structural, architectural, and construction teams to ensure integrated project delivery and constructability.
- Perform and review power system studies, including short circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, harmonic, and motor starting analyses.
- Lead QA/QC reviews and ensure designs meet applicable codes, client requirements, and industry best practices.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers to support their professional growth.
- Stay current on electrical codes, emerging technologies, and industry trends impacting mission-critical and industrial facilities, and apply this knowledge to projects.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and design practices that improve consistency, quality, and efficiency across projects.
- Lead and grow the local electrical engineering team, ensuring appropriate staffing and capability to support project demands.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing office culture focused on quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
- Support hiring, mentoring, performance development, and succession planning initiatives within the office.
- Champion technical growth through training, licensure support, and professional development programs for engineering staff.
- Promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement across the engineering organization.
- Serve as a liaison between engineering staff and firm leadership, ensuring clear communication of priorities, project status, and business objectives.
- Encourage cross-discipline collaboration to improve project outcomes and team effectiveness.
- Support office operations, workforce planning, and team engagement initiatives to build a strong, cohesive office environment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, and high-tech clients.
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor and strategic partner to clients throughout project delivery.
- Lead or support project pursuits, including proposals, client presentations, fee development, and contract negotiations.
- Represent the firm at client meetings, industry conferences, and professional organizations to enhance visibility and credibility in the marketplace.
- Coordinate with utilities, permitting agencies, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), contractors, and consultants to support successful project execution.
- Partner with business development and operations leaders to identify new opportunities and grow market share in semiconductor and high-tech sectors.
- Help develop and maintain a strong project pipeline by expanding existing client relationships and securing new work.
- Build strong partnerships with contractors, equipment vendors, and specialty consultants to enhance project delivery and client value.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing within the U.S., with the ability to obtain reciprocity in additional states as required.
- 10+ years of electrical engineering experience with a strong and demonstrated focus on semiconductors, advanced high-tech industrial, cleanroom, or mission-critical facility design.
- Proven leadership experience managing and guiding internal electrical engineering design teams through all project phases within a design-build delivery model.
- Demonstrated experience in office leadership, people management, or team development.
- Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering and design for complex, large-scale facilities.
- Experience designing medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems, including substations, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, switchboards, panelboards, busway systems, and critical power systems.
- Experience performing or overseeing power system studies, including short circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, harmonic, and motor starting analyses.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex electrical engineering concepts to diverse audiences including engineers, project managers, trade contractors, client technical leadership, and community stakeholders.
- Proven ability to build and sustain client relationships and contribute to business development activities.
- Experience participating in proposal development, scope definition, client interviews, and relationship cultivation within the semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing industry.
- Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive team culture and a commitment to mentoring and developing technical professionals.
- Experience delivering code-compliant, technically precise electrical designs for semiconductor, high-tech, or comparable mission-critical facilities.
- Proficiency working in a design-build environment, collaborating closely with construction partners.
- Experience with electrical engineering in semiconductor, data center, or other mission-critical environments.
- Professional experience that reflects strong financial management awareness and understanding of project economics.
- Experience with business development activities and strategic client engagement.
- Project management capabilities, including planning, coordination, and oversight of complex engineering work.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Direct experience with semiconductor wafer fabrication facility electrical design.
- Familiarity with sub-fab electrical distribution strategies and process tool electrical utility matrices.
- Knowledge of arc-resistant switchgear design and application.
- Knowledge of selective coordination strategies for mission-critical power systems.
- Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) are beneficial.
- Experience engaging with industry conferences and professional organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to support training, licensure, and professional development programs.
- Experience developing engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
- Strong business acumen and comfort working closely with business development and operations leaders.
Work EnvironmentThe role operates in a collaborative, design-build environment focused on advanced semiconductor, high-tech, and mission-critical facilities. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, process, structural, architectural, and construction professionals, to deliver integrated and constructible solutions. The position involves a mix of office-based design and coordination work, virtual collaboration, and periodic visits to client sites, fabrication facilities, and other high-tech industrial environments. The work emphasizes high technical rigor, adherence to electrical codes and industry standards, and close coordination with utilities, permitting agencies, contractors, and equipment vendors. The office culture promotes accountability, knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous professional development, with strong support for licensure, training, and career growth. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $200000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance; and wellness program support. Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match. Professional Growth: Dedicated professional development funding, PE licensure and certification exam support, conference attendance, and structured career advancement programs. Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO) policy plus paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: SSOE actively supports flexible scheduling within project commitments and a culture that genuinely respects your time outside the office. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Austin,TX.About Actalent
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