Electrical Design Engineer - Lead Projects, Flexible PTO

Thomas Young Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO and family-friendly

Professional growth opportunities

Leadership development

Reputation for engineering excellence

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to design electrical and lighting systems for diverse building types, leading projects from concept to construction.

You will prepare plans, specs, and technical reports, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to business development while traveling occasionally to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7-12 years of electrical engineering experience in consulting.
• EIT certification required - Texas PE license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and lighting design.
• Experience with electrical modeling software like SKM or ETAP.
• Medium-voltage distribution, generation, and protection systems experience preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical and energy codes (NEC, IEEE, NESC, IESNA, IECC, etc.).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or similar design software preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and lighting systems for a variety of building types.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines on project design and execution.
• Lead projects and coordinate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Support occasional site visits and provide guidance during construction.
• Contribute to mentoring and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Assist with business development and marketing efforts.

Skills

Electrical design

Lighting design

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Project leadership

Willingness to travel

Electrical modeling

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification

Texas PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

SKM/ETAP

Job description

Thomas Young Group in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to design electrical and lighting systems for diverse building types, leading projects from concept to construction.

You will prepare plans, specs, and technical reports, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to business development while traveling occasionally to project sites as needed.