Electrical Engineering Leader

Arup; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Flexible working

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Arup seeks an Electrical Engineering Leader in Houston to guide complex, multidisciplinary projects from planning to construction while expanding the Buildings business across Texas and the Western U.S.

You will mentor engineering teams, engage clients, manage proposals, and collaborate with colleagues across North America and globally to deliver innovative, sustainable electrical solutions that meet code, budget, and schedule expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• P.E. license in Texas or eligibility to obtain registration within six months.
• At least 15 years of experience designing and leading electrical systems for complex building projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and establishing strong client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of US and Texas electrical codes, energy regulations, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex multidisciplinary projects as Project Manager and/or Engineer of Record.
• Provide technical leadership for electrical systems design, including power distribution, emergency power, renewable energy integration, lighting, controls, and smart building technologies.
• Ensure design excellence, quality assurance, code compliance, and alignment with client objectives.
• Lead project delivery teams across all project phases, from planning and concept design through construction support.
• Support growth of Arup's Buildings business in Houston and across Western United States through client engagement, business development, and market leadership.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients, architects, developers, contractors, institutions, and public-sector organizations.
• Support winning work through strategic pursuits, proposals, interviews, presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Mentor and develop electrical engineers and multidisciplinary staff, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Collaborate with Arup specialists across North America and globally to bring innovative solutions to our clients.
• Represent Arup within industry organizations, professional associations, and community initiatives.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring teams

Business development

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.E. licensure in Texas or eligibility

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Leader to join our Houston office. This is a strategic leadership position for a technically strong and client-focused professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional electrical engineering solutions while helping grow Arup's presence across Texas and the Western United States.

You will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary projects, developing client relationships, mentoring teams, and expanding our work in the healthcare, science and technology, higher education, commercial, cultural, and infrastructure sectors.

The opportunity

• Lead complex multidisciplinary projects as Project Manager and/or Engineer of Record.
• Provide technical leadership for electrical systems design, including power distribution, emergency power, renewable energy integration, lighting, controls, and smart building technologies.
• Ensure design excellence, quality assurance, code compliance, and alignment with client objectives.
• Lead project delivery teams across all project phases, from planning and concept design through construction support.
• Support the growth of Arup's Buildings business in Houston and across Western United States through client engagement, business development, and market leadership.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients, architects, developers, contractors, institutions, and public-sector organizations.
• Support winning work through strategic pursuits, proposals, interviews, presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Mentor and develop electrical engineers and multidisciplinary staff, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Collaborate with Arup specialists across North America and globally to bring innovative solutions to our clients.
• Represent Arup within industry organizations, professional associations, and community initiatives.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) in Texas or eligibility to obtain registration within six months.
• At least 15 years of experience designing and leading electrical systems for complex building projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in some or all of the following sectors:
• Healthcare
• Science and laboratory facilities
• Higher education
• Commercial and mixed-use developments
• Cultural and civic projects
• Strong understanding of United States and Texas electrical codes, energy regulations, and industry best practices.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing complex project delivery.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships and generate repeat business.
• Demonstrated success in business development, proposal preparation, project pursuits, and strategic market growth.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including project budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Commitment to sustainable design, decarbonization, resilience, and innovative electrical engineering solutions.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working

We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Houston Hiring Range

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Houston is $200,000 to $245,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Houston will differ.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.