Electrical Project Engineer

IMEG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance on day one

Job summary

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Project Engineer to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for low to moderate complexity projects. You will provide engineering solutions and oversight of electrical systems for buildings, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client expectations.

You will train and mentor staff, manage budgets, and stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required.
• PE license preferred.
• 2+ years in building design consulting; 4+ preferred.
• Proficient with design techniques, tools, and specs.
• Strong knowledge of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics for buildings.
• Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for electrical systems and prepare detailed designs and calculations.
• Interact with clients to gather requirements and communicate technical details.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, and scheduling to hit deadlines.
• Document design decisions and monitor project progress and fees.
• Analyze problems and suggest solutions with senior engineers.
• Provide in-process design reviews of electrical systems and specs.
• Apply IMEG QA processes to meet standards and client needs.
• Stay current with industry trends and innovations in electrical engineering.
• Prioritize safety in all engineering work and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Identify potential project issues and escalate to the PM as needed.
• Oversee bidding and construction administration phases.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred

Tools

AGI

Elum Tools

Visual Lighting

SKM/PTW

Easy Power

ComCheck

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

eSPECS

BIM

SET Tools

Job description

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Project Engineer to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for low to moderate complexity projects while collaborating with senior staff on larger, high complexity work. You'll provide engineering solutions and advice to clients to support positive outcomes through engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems for buildings. You'll also work within the project’s monetary budget while training, mentoring, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for the analysis of electrical systems, utilizing engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Interact with clients to understand needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively while building and maintaining client relationships.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Document design decisions and client instructions while monitoring project design progress related to percent complete and fee expended.
• Analyze engineering problems and propose solutions in collaboration with senior engineers and consultants.
• Provide in-process design reviews of electrical system design, calculations, and specifications.
• Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure designs meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electrical engineering, contributing to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work, identifying and mitigating potential safety risks associated with electrical systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
• Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager.
• Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phase.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
• 2 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry.
• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications.
• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems design for buildings.
• Proficient with industry standard engineering software and tools including lighting photometric calculation software such as AGI, Elum Tools, Visual Lighting, or other; power system analysis and design software such as SKM/PTW, Easy Power, or other; and energy compliance software such as ComCheck.
• Proficient with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu.
• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards.
• Proficient with the use of reference material resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI).
• Knowledge of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS, BIM software, and CTC Revit Add In Tools; Proficiency of Smart Engineering Design Assist (SET) Tools within Revit for electrical calculations, coordination, properties, etc.
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays.

Why Join Us

IMEG puts people first - with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You'll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters. You'll have the opportunity to lead building electrical system design work while collaborating with senior engineers on larger, more complex projects.

Electrical Team Highlights

• Design power distribution, lighting, and specialty electrical systems for buildings and infrastructure.
• Support projects including data centers, hospitals, and K-12 facilities.
• Use tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, and AGi32.
• Coordinate across disciplines to deliver code-compliant, integrated building solutions.
• Contribute to evolving trends including Smart Buildings, Energy Codes, BIM, and Photovoltaic/energy storage.

Locations available: San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Fort Worth, TX.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement.
• Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Eligibility

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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