Sr Electrical Engineer

Austin, United States | Posted on 07/10/2026

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team supporting industrial and advanced manufacturing projects. This role involves electrical system design, power studies, client interaction, and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assessments of power and low-voltage electrical systems to evaluate existing conditions and recommend system improvements or upgrades.
• Design electrical systems ranging from standard to complex, including power distribution, lighting, heat tracing, equipment installations, and facility electrical infrastructure.
• Perform short circuit, arc flash, coordination, and power system reliability studies.
• Develop low-voltage designs for instrumentation and controls, telecommunications, life safety, and security systems.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, civil, structural, and process engineering teams.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and provide technical engineering support throughout project execution.
• Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, sequence of operations, testing procedures, and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering and design experience.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), including equipment sizing, conductor sizing, motor circuits, transformers, electrical clearances, and wiring methods.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or technology-focused facilities is preferred.
• PE license preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, EasyPower, or similar electrical design and analysis software is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, organization, and project coordination skills with the ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

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Employment Eligibility

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