MEP – Electrical Designer/ Engineer

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assist.

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an Electrical Designer/Engineer to join a fast-paced, multi-discipline team.

You will design building electrical systems for apartments, retail, hospitals, and educational facilities using Revit and AutoCAD, transforming bold ideas into real-world solutions. The role requires 3–5 years of electrical design experience, proficiency in REVIT, MS Office, and related software, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology (or similar).
• 3–5 years of experience designing electrical systems for facilities.
• Experience with commercial, residential, and institutional projects; proficiency in REVIT and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical distribution and emergency generator system designs and documentation in AutoCAD/Revit.
• Understand and design lighting, electrical, and fire alarm systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations and select and size equipment.

Skills

REVIT

MS Office

Outlook

Engineering software

Education

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

TheElectrical Designer/ Engineer will work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. Our Electrical Designers focus primarily on the design of building related projects, including, apartment buildings, retail/commercial spaces, hospital and educational facilities using Revit and AutoCAD software.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to transform bold ideas into impactful, real-world solutions. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your talent drives success – and where your professional growth is matched by meaningful financial rewards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical distribution and emergency generator system designs and documentation in AutoCAD/Revit.
• Understanding and design of lighting systems, electrical, and fire alarm systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations and select and size equipment
• Edit electrical system specifications
• Survey existing buildings and identify electrical systems and components
• Review submittals of equipment for compliance with the contract documents
• Observe and report upon electrical construction work in progress
• Interact with project team members and leaders

Qualifications and Experience:

• You have an Associates or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology program (or similar) is a plus.
• You have 3-5 years of experience in design of electrical systems for various types of facilities.
• You have design experience in commercial, residential and institutional projects.
• You have hands-on experience with latest versions of REVIT, MS Office, Outlook, and engineering calculation and performance simulation software.
• Location: Austin, TX

Travel: Up to 10%

The expected base salary range for this role is $70,000 – $90,000USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

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