Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Design)

Senior Electrical Engineer — Austin, TX

Help shape the future of high-performance buildings and critical infrastructure.

Michael Baker International is growing in Austin, and we're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who wants to do meaningful, high-impact work. You'll lead electrical design from concept through construction on projects that matter — healthcare facilities, mission-critical environments, higher-education campuses, and complex commercial buildings.

This is a role for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. If you're passionate about designing resilient, intelligent, future-ready systems, you'll feel right at home here.

What You'll Do

• Lead electrical system design for lighting, power distribution, and specialty systems across diverse project types.
• Produce high-quality construction documents, drawings, and specifications using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Partner with architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and other disciplines to deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Guide junior engineers through mentorship, technical reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Engage with clients, participate in project meetings, and present design concepts with clarity and confidence.
• Support business development through proposal input, scope development, and fee estimates.
• Conduct field investigations, review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction-phase support.
• Stay current with industry standards and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in building electrical design
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and power system fundamentals
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and PDF markup tools
• Experience with SKM and/or EasyPower
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits

Bonus Points

• Design-Build project experience
• Medium-voltage design experience
• Lightning protection system design
• LEED accreditation
• Experience with AGI32 or ElumTools
• Familiarity with telecommunications, security, AV, intercom, and other special systems

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Michael Baker, you'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team within our Integrated Design and Advisory group — a national network of 850+ professionals delivering innovative solutions across industries including aerospace, healthcare, defense, life sciences, and more.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Clear pathways for advancement
• Opportunities to work on large, complex, meaningful projects
• A culture that values creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning

Your expertise will help shape resilient, intelligent, high-performance buildings that stand the test of time. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position $120,097 - 208,053 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits