Electrical Engineer

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending account options

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Austin is seeking an Electrical Engineer to conduct technical reviews on project documents. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Engineer license in Texas and a degree in Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with codes and providing input on design exceptions. This role offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of design and construction experience with emphasis on code enforcement.
• Ability to apply thorough knowledge of principles and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate plans and specifications for projects prepared by other professionals.
• Ensure projects meet adopted codes and minimize construction costs.
• Assist Facilities Maintenance and other university personnel throughout projects.

Skills

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Knowledge of building codes

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Computer skills (MS Office)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Posting Title

Electrical Engineer

Hiring Department

Campus Operations

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt

Earliest Start Date

Dec 01, 2025

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

This position resides on the Technical Review Team within the Campus Operations Unit. The Technical Review Team is responsible for the review of construction documents at various project phases. Hiring decisions are contingent upon applicant clearing a security background check and receiving an acceptable driver's rating. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including (but not limited to):

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Purpose

Perform technical review of project documents to ensure alignment with construction standards and apply related design and construction principles to complex, extensive, and multifaceted projects. Track compliance with regulatory government entities.

Responsibilities

• As a technical expert, independently evaluate plans and specifications for projects prepared by other architects, engineers, and design professionals.
• Perform examinations in collaboration with other disciplines to meet the review schedule.
• Ensure projects meet UT adopted codes, standards, programmatic needs, sustainability goals, and minimize inflationary construction costs.
• Resolve highly complex and technical issues related to design and construction independently.
• Apply knowledge of building codes and UT Standards during construction.
• Provide input and update discipline-specific requirements in the UT Austin Standards.
• Assist Facilities Maintenance and other university personnel throughout all project phases.
• Maintain required record‑keeping systems.
• Perform value‑management engineering studies for schematic, preliminary, and cost‑management stages.
• Maintain required discipline license and continue education requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license (PE) in Texas or reciprocity with Texas.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering with focus on Electrical Engineering.
• Ten or more years of design and construction experience with emphasis on code enforcement, design documents, specifications, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of specialized standards in the area of expertise.
• Ability to apply thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures to difficult and unique assignments.
• Ability to develop and review requests for code or design exceptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong communication and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of design and on-site experience with medical and healthcare facilities.
• Master's Degree or advanced degree in Engineering with focus on Electrical Engineering.
• Experience evaluating complex designs and making professional judgments about alternative technical practices.
• On-site experience at major construction sites with familiarity of building systems including foundations, structures, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Salary Range

$120,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office
• Keyboard use
• Manual dexterity required

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information; at least one from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional required materials will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi‑select additional files. Before submitting your online application, ensure that ALL required materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for current university employees and contingent workers

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you must apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. Log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link, and update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional required materials.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). This position must be at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length to qualify for TRS. The optional retirement program (ORP) is available for positions at 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees with access to compensation information may disclose pay only as required by law or in response to a formal complaint, investigation, hearing, or as part of an investigation conducted by the employer.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and provide acceptable documents proving your identity and authorization to work in the US within three days of employment. Failure to do so may result in loss of employment.

E‑Verify

The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of new hires and has a company ID number of 854197.

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority, you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031.

Clery Act

All prospective employees will be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.