Electrical Engineer IV

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Texas; On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k) retirement plan

Annual performance-based bonus

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Flexible spending plans

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex electrical projects in Texas.

This role requires a PE license, deep expertise in power distribution, protection, automation and control systems, and mentorship of other engineers. You will own challenging technical projects, develop innovative solutions, ensure compliance with codes and standards, and collaborate with clients, vendors and designers.

Qualifications

• Active US PE license required.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems.
• Experience in power distribution, protection, automation and control.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise across power distribution, protection, automation and control systems.
• Act as a subject matter expert in specialist electrical engineering disciplines.
• Review and quality-check engineering designs, drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Resolve complex electrical engineering and system design challenges.
• Support the design of backup generation, large-scale UPS, lighting, grounding and energy-efficient systems.
• Apply applicable electrical codes, industry standards and engineering best practices.
• Develop detailed technical specifications, control diagrams and sequences of operation.
• Support equipment testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Conduct site visits to assess existing electric infrastructure and investigate technical issues.
• Perform value engineering to improve cost efficiency, system performance and constructability.
• Mentor and develop engineers, strengthening technical capabilities across the team.
• Coordinate with designers, clients, vendors and project stakeholders.
• Support systems involving building management systems (BMS), SCADA and power system protection.

Skills

Power systems

Electrical design

Automation

Control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architectural Engineering/ Construction Sciences

Tools

SCADA

BMS

UPS

Job description

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - POWER SYSTEMS & CONTROLS

Location: Texas

Salary: Up to $165,000 per year

Travel: Up to 30%

The Opportunity

An established and growing engineering organisation is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide advanced technical leadership across complex electrical engineering projects.

This is an opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with strong expertise in power distribution, protection, automation and control systems to take ownership of challenging technical projects, develop innovative solutions and mentor other engineers.

You'll play a key role in solving complex engineering challenges, improving system performance and ensuring designs meet industry standards, project requirements and practical construction needs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide advanced technical expertise across power distribution, protection, automation and control systems.
• Act as a subject matter expert in specialist electrical engineering disciplines.
• Review and quality-check engineering designs, drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Resolve complex electrical engineering and system design challenges.
• Support the design of backup generation, large-scale UPS, lighting, grounding and energy-efficient systems.
• Apply applicable electrical codes, industry standards and engineering best practices.
• Develop detailed technical specifications, control diagrams and sequences of operation.
• Support equipment testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Conduct site visits to assess existing electric infrastructure and investigate technical issues.
• Perform value engineering to improve cost efficiency, system performance and constructability.
• Mentor and develop engineers, strengthening technical capabilities across the team.
• Coordinate with designers, clients, vendors and project stakeholders.
• Support systems involving building management systems (BMS), SCADA and power system protection.

What They're Looking For

• An active US Professional Engineer (PE) licence is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Sciences or a related discipline.
• Typically 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles and complex power systems.
• Strong experience in power distribution, protection, automation and control.
• Knowledge of backup generation, large-scale UPS, BMS, SCADA, lighting and grounding systems.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards and energy-efficiency requirements.
• Experience reviewing technical designs and resolving complex engineering problems.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, coordinate stakeholders and mentor other engineers.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as project requirements demand.

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to $165,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications and location.
• Employee ownership opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Annual performance-based bonus programme.
• 17 days of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability income protection.
• Flexible spending plans for healthcare and dependent care.
• Charitable giving programmes.
• Long-term career development and technical leadership opportunities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join an organisation where technical innovation, professional development and employee contribution are valued.

You'll have the opportunity to influence engineering decisions, solve complex power systems challenges and help develop other engineering professionals while contributing to technically demanding projects.