Electrical Project Manager (PE) | MEP Engineering | Austin, TX

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Pension Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development and CEAS

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager (PE) to lead electrical design and delivery for a range of commercial and institutional projects. The role blends technical engineering with project leadership, overseeing execution, budgets, schedules, and client relations.

The candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure code compliance, and drive successful project outcomes with a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Experience with electrical design for commercial or institutional building projects.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Apply local, state, and national electrical codes and standards.
• Review engineering designs for accuracy, quality, and code compliance.
• Evaluate design alternatives and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Conduct field observations and support construction administration activities.
• Develop electrical construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and related engineering software throughout project delivery.
• Perform electrical engineering analysis, calculations, and system design for building projects.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to project team members.
• Support quality assurance and quality control efforts throughout project lifecycles.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Coordinate electrical design efforts with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Assist with project budgeting and fee estimates.
• Support business development initiatives and project pursuits as needed.
• Participate in proposal preparation, project planning, and scope development.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and successful project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Client relationship management

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager (PE) to lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for a variety of commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, and municipal projects.

This role combines technical electrical engineering expertise with project leadership responsibilities. The selected candidate will oversee project execution, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes and industry standards.

No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering & Design

• Apply local, state, and national electrical codes and standards.
• Review engineering designs for accuracy, quality, and code compliance.
• Evaluate design alternatives and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Conduct field observations and support construction administration activities.
• Develop electrical construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and related engineering software throughout project delivery.
• Perform electrical engineering analysis, calculations, and system design for building projects.

Project Management

• Provide technical guidance and direction to project team members.
• Support quality assurance and quality control efforts throughout project lifecycles.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Coordinate electrical design efforts with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural disciplines.

Client & Business Support

• Assist with project budgeting and fee estimates.
• Support business development initiatives and project pursuits as needed.
• Participate in proposal preparation, project planning, and scope development.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and successful project delivery.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Experience with electrical design for commercial or institutional building projects.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Preferred Skills

• PMP certification.
• MEP consulting experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering.
• 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience serving as Project Manager on building design projects.
• Commissioning experience or familiarity with electrical system commissioning.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Pension Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development and Continuing Education Assistance