Lead Electrical Engineer - Austin

O'Connell Robertson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Connell Robertson in Austin, TX seeks a Sr. Electrical Engineer (K12/Healthcare Building Design) PE, to lead electrical design and coordination across projects.

The role focuses on power distribution, lighting, code compliance, and collaboration with architects, engineers, and interior designers in multiple Texas offices. The candidate will mentor junior staff, review construction documents, and coordinate with utilities and consultants to meet design intent and client goals.

Qualifications

• PE required
• 7+ years experience in electrical engineering or related field
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or architectural engineering or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Design building electrical systems including power distribution and lighting.
• Coordinate construction documents for small to medium-sized projects.
• Review CA related items and perform site observations during construction.
• Perform site surveys and coordinate with the electric utility for renovation or new construction needs.
• Mentor and train junior team members.
• Develop solutions to electrical system challenges with multi-discipline coordination.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Electrical loads software

Short circuit analysis

Lighting calculations

Job description

REPORTS TO | Director of Electrical Engineering

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We’re looking for more than an ‘employee’. We’re looking for high impact individuals; someone as passionate about engineering as we are. We want someone who can get behind our vision, who celebrates a team approach and is motivated by design that positively impacts our communities. If that describes you, there’s an exciting career that awaits you here.

Our progressive Engineering Team in Austin, TX seeks a talented Sr. Electrical Engineer (K12/Healthcare Building Design) PE. We want someone with a desire to exceed expectations and a commitment to ensuring the built environment matches the design intent. We need someone who can give critical insight to project teams on a variety of construction types to help our clients achieve their goals. Bottom line… we want only the best.

For seventy-five years, O’Connell Robertson has built a powerful legacy of design excellence. We are driven by our enduring commitment to investing in and serving our people, community, and clients through developing strong, capable teams.

The Sr. Electrical Engineer, Team Leader (PE) will be responsible for working with engineering team members and coordinating consultant responsibilities of studies, design, or construction documents of various scale projects.

• Work in a team environment
• Work collaboratively with our firm’s integrated engineers, architects and interior designers in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio.
• Perform site surveys and coordinate with the electric utility for assessment of renovation or new construction needs.
• Design building electrical systems including power distribution and lighting design, along with familiarity of fire alarm and low voltage systems.
• Coordinate construction documents for small to medium-sized projects.
• Review CA related items and perform site observations during construction.
• Understand codes, standards, and guidelines related to the practice of building design.
• Be familiar with software for performing electrical loads, short circuit analysis, and lighting calculations.
• Mentor and train junior level team members.
• Develop solutions to electrical system challenges with multi-discipline coordination.

We’re looking for passionate, driven self-starters. Beyond that, you’ll need…

• PE Required
• 7+ years of experience
• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.

WHY US?

That’s easy. O’Connell Robertson is an acclaimed, dynamic, highly regarded employer with a strong local Austin, San Antonio, Houston and North Texas presence with a regional reach. We have inspiring workspaces, excellent compensation and benefits, and a team culture that enthusiastically supports personal and career development, as well as diversity in the workplace. We strive to offer flexible employee work schedules accommodating work hours and locations that will give you the best opportunity to succeed while still balancing life outside the office with family and friends.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

O’Connell Robertson may be required to run background checks on individuals working on jobsites where a background check is required by the owner.

EEO STATEMENT:

O’Connell Robertson hires quality candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.