Electrical Engineer

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

This Austin-based engineering team includes a mix of engineering disciplines, giving engineers the opportunity to work through the full design process while continuing to grow their technical skills. The environment is supportive and hands-on, with strong mentorship and clear guidance, offering space to take ownership and develop over time within the company.

What you'll be doing:

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

What we're looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

7-12 years of electrical engineering experience in consulting

Engineer-in-Training (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

More reasons to apply:

Flexible PTO and family-friendly policies

Opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and leadership

A team that encourages learning and skill development

Be part of a firm recognized nationally for engineering excellence and industry achievements