Electrical Engineer | Power, Lighting & BIM Specialist

DPR Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, analyze, and develop electrical building systems across all project phases in Austin, TX. You will create drawings, specifications, calculations, and models while applying codes and industry standards.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, constructible designs for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems, supporting construction administration and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 4+ years of electrical engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Active NCEES Record for licensure maintenance preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing commercial building electrical systems (power, lighting, grounding, low-voltage).
• Proficiency with CAD and BIM software for electrical engineering and coordination.
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes and construction documentation practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and analytical models throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Design electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems in accordance with codes and standards.
• Perform electrical calculations: load, feeder sizing, panel schedules, circuiting, voltage drop, equipment selection.
• Prepare construction documents, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting and power plans.
• Utilize CAD and BIM to develop and coordinate 2D drawings and 3D electrical models.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, and contractors to deliver coordinated designs.
• Support construction administration: review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, assist field coordination.
• Participate in project meetings; communicate progress and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain engineering documentation and contribute to quality improvements.

Skills

CAD Proficiency

BIM Proficiency

Analytical thinking

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Active NCEES Record preferred

Tools

CAD software

BIM software

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, analyze, and develop electrical building systems across all project phases in Austin, TX. You will create drawings, specifications, calculations, and models while applying codes and industry standards.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, constructible designs for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems, supporting construction administration and ongoing professional growth.