Senior Electrical Engineer

SST Direct; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Austin, TX to lead electrical design through all project phases. You will develop drawings, specs, and calculations, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver constructible solutions.

The role requires a PE license, 6+ years of related experience, and proficiency with CAD and 3D modeling. Strong communication and QA/QC focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Proficiency with CAD and electrical design or modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations through all project phases.
• Coordinate electrical design with multidisciplinary teams to ensure constructible solutions.
• Lead construction administration activities, including RFIs and shop drawing reviews.
• Review deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and alignment with scope.
• Support project scheduling, budgeting, and risk evaluation.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve design discrepancies and coordination issues.
• Contribute to engineering process improvements and standardization.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD drafting

3D modeling

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical communication

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

DIRECT HIRE: The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for developing and delivering electrical engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout all phases of a project, from conceptual design through construction documentation. This position applies sound engineering judgment and working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry practices to develop accurate, coordinated, and constructible electrical systems.

The Senior Electrical Engineer works closely with engineers, designers, modelers, project managers, clients, and other external stakeholders to ensure design deliverables meet project scope, quality, and coordination requirements. This role also leads assigned construction administration activities, helps resolve technical challenges, and supports project execution through effective communication, technical coordination, and risk evaluation.

Job Location: Austin, TX.

Salary Range: $130K - $140K

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and produce electrical engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design and design development through construction documents.
• Assist in managing electrical design deliverables and reviewing completed work to ensure technical accuracy, quality, completeness, and alignment with project scope.
• Design and evaluate electrical systems using knowledge of applicable codes, standards, engineering principles, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate electrical design efforts with engineers, designers, modelers, project managers, and other disciplines to deliver integrated and constructible project solutions.
• Lead assigned construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), evaluating field conditions, and participating in project site visits.
• Utilize CAD and 3D modeling software to develop, coordinate, and review electrical drawings and models, identifying potential design conflicts and constructability concerns.
• Work with project managers to monitor electrical scope, track project costs, evaluate technical risks, and support project schedule and budget objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and help resolve electrical design discrepancies, construction issues, and coordination challenges.
• Support quality assurance and quality control efforts by reviewing electrical deliverables for compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to improvements in engineering practices, technical standards, design processes, and project delivery methods.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Experience developing electrical engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Experience coordinating electrical designs with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Familiarity with construction administration, shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and field evaluations.
• Proficiency with CAD and electrical design or modeling tools.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• NCEES Record preferred for professional licensure maintenance and credential documentation.

Core Competencies

• Electrical engineering design and technical problem-solving
• Electrical codes, standards, and regulatory compliance
• Construction administration and field coordination
• CAD drafting and 3D electrical modeling
• Multidisciplinary design coordination
• Engineering documentation and quality control
• Project scope, cost, and risk management
• Technical communication and collaboration
• Independent judgment and accountability