Senior Electrical Engineer

Jobtailor

Arlington (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior electrical design professional to lead design efforts for consulting and design-build projects in the built environment. The role focuses on renewable energy, microgrids, energy efficiency, and resiliency across hospitals, data centers, and mission-critical facilities.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, manage third-party consultants, and oversee construction documents from concept through construction delivery, with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
5–10 years of experience in electrical engineering and energy systems.
Experience with renewable energy, microgrids, electrical distribution, and lighting.
Strong understanding of NEC and building codes.
Experience with energy efficiency design engineering, including technical analysis and writing.
PE license strongly preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.
EIT/FE acceptable.
Experience with energy-as-a-service or energy performance contract projects is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design for consulting and design-build projects in the built environment.
Design and support delivery of MEP modernizations, central plant upgrades, on-site energy generation, energy efficiency initiatives, and resiliency improvements.
Develop renewable energy, photovoltaic, battery energy storage, and microgrid solutions.
Support technical development of new market opportunities.
Provide and assist with internal construction cost estimates and life-cycle costing of technical concepts.
Oversee and direct third-party consultants in producing high-quality construction documents.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design, construction, and operational strategies.
Contribute to energy solution implementation, risk mitigation, and cost management.
Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers and designers.
Carry projects through concept, design, and construction delivery stages.
Work with hospitals, data centers, and other mission-critical facilities.
Travel to and work onsite at client locations as required.

Skills

Electrical design

Energy systems

Technical analysis

Construction cost estimation

Life-cycle costing

Code compliance

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Construction Documents

Energy Performance Contracts

Energy-As-A-Service

Microgrid design

Photovoltaic Systems

Battery Energy Storage

Job description

Lead electrical design for consulting and design-build projects in the built environment
Design and support delivery of MEP modernizations, central plant upgrades, on-site energy generation, energy efficiency initiatives, and resiliency improvements
Develop renewable energy, photovoltaic, battery energy storage, and microgrid solutions
Support technical development of new market opportunities
Provide and assist with internal construction cost estimates and life-cycle costing of technical concepts
Oversee and direct third-party consultants in producing high-quality construction documents
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design, construction, and operational strategies
Contribute to energy solution implementation, risk mitigation, and cost management
Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers and designers
Carry projects through concept, design, and construction delivery stages
Work with hospitals, data centers, and other mission-critical facilities
Travel to and work onsite at client locations as required

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering and energy systems
Experience with renewable energy, microgrids, electrical distribution, and lighting
Strong understanding of the National Electric Code (NEC) and building codes
Experience with energy efficiency design engineering, including technical analysis and writing
Passion for energy efficiency, alternative energy, and sustainability
PE license strongly preferred, or ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire
EIT/FE acceptable
Experience with energy-as-a-service or energy performance contract projects is a bonus
In-depth knowledge of the financial, technical, and political landscape of the energy industry is a bonus
Ability to travel
Ability to use tools and operate equipment in the field
Ability to ascend and descend exterior and interior ladders/stairs
Ability to move safely around construction areas
Ability to communicate with clients, stakeholders, and employees
Ability to observe equipment in the field
Ability to occasionally move or transport up to 75 pounds
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, weather conditions, electrical-shock risks, and moderate to very loud noise

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical design and energy systems, with a strong focus on renewable energy solutions, energy efficiency initiatives, and compliance with the National Electric Code. Capable of leading projects from concept through construction delivery while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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