Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Designer Location: 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 Overview Our client is a leading Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) engineering consulting firm in Texas focused on delivering high-quality engineering solutions across public sector, institutional, and commercial projects. They 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