Electrical Engineer

Verto People; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $120,000–$160,000 per year

Newly created position with full life‑

Leadership in complex projects

Job summary

Verto People in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical design for complex commercial building projects. You will manage deliverables from concept through construction, coordinating with project managers, contractors and vendors to ensure schedules and budgets are met.

The role requires strong communication, hands-on electrical expertise, and the ability to drive design decisions while delivering cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• PE license preferred or willingness to obtain Texas PE.
• 6+ years of related project experience in electrical design.
• Experience developing or reviewing electrical designs, drawings, specifications, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and engineering of commercial building projects, including complex electrical and power distribution systems.
• Manage electrical engineering deliverables from initial concept through construction and closeout.
• Develop and review electrical drawings, technical specifications, engineering documentation, and design packages.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals with equipment costs, subcontractor quotes, labor estimates, and schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, vendors, and teams to meet requirements, budgets and deadlines.
• Review designs for accuracy, cost efficiency, constructability, and code compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to electrical trades and resolve design changes.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including as-built drawings and final documents.

Skills

Project leadership

Client coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer

Fort Worth, Texas

$120,000 – $160,000 per year

An Electrical Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer is required to lead the design and delivery of complex electrical and power distribution systems for commercial building projects in Fort Worth, Texas.

This newly created Electrical Engineer position offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial concept through design, construction, and final completion. You'll combine hands-on electrical engineering expertise with project leadership, working alongside construction teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver technically sound, cost-effective solutions.

The role is suited to an experienced Electrical Engineer with a background in commercial building electrical systems who enjoys managing technical challenges, influencing design decisions, and seeing projects through to completion.

Electrical Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer Benefits:

• $120,000 – $160,000 annual salary
• Newly created position with responsibility across the full project lifecycle
• Involvement in complex commercial building electrical and power distribution projects
• Opportunity to lead technical design decisions and coordinate multidisciplinary project delivery

The Electrical Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer Role:

• Lead the electrical design and engineering of commercial building projects, including complex electrical and power distribution systems.
• Manage electrical engineering deliverables from initial concept and specification through construction and project closeout.
• Develop and review electrical drawings, technical specifications, engineering documentation, and design packages.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals, including equipment costs, subcontractor quotations, labor estimates, and project schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, vendors, and construction teams to ensure designs meet project requirements, budgets, and deadlines.
• Review engineering designs for technical accuracy, cost efficiency, constructability, and compliance with applicable electrical codes.
• Provide technical guidance to electrical trades, support construction activities, and resolve design changes or engineering issues.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including as-built drawings, final documentation, and site inspections.
• Experience in electrical engineering or at least 6 years of related project experience.
• Technical knowledge of electrical engineering, power distribution systems, and commercial building projects.
• Experience developing or reviewing electrical designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ability to coordinate engineering projects, contractors, and stakeholders while maintaining schedules and budgets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, project managers, and construction teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with AutoCAD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or willingness to obtain a Texas PE license.
• Experience supporting electrical construction projects from design through commissioning and final handover.
• Experience preparing engineering proposals, cost estimates, and subcontractor bid packages.