Senior Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and EAP

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Austin, TX. You will design electrical systems for institutional projects, produce REVIT drawings, and lead multi-disciplinary teams. The role requires a PE license and 10+ years of design experience.

You will coordinate with Owners and Architects, ensure code compliance, and contribute to client relations and business development. A strong emphasis on LEED familiarity is preferred and a people-first, impact-driven culture is highlighted.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of design experience as a registered engineer.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including lighting and power for institutional projects.
• Develop lighting calculations and controls specifications.
• Prepare detailed REVIT design documents.
• Lead project teams and manage project delivery.
• Coordinate with Owners and Architects and other disciplines.
• Conduct code compliance research and documentation.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and mentor staff.
• Assist in business development and client relations.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Code compliance

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

REVIT

MS Office

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:

The Senior Electrical Engineer will work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment responsible for designing building systems and producing construction documentation for institutional projects in the higher education, government and healthcare markets. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to be part of our firm.

In this role, you will:

• Design electrical systems including lighting and power.
• Develop calculations for lighting systems and associated controls.
• Develop electrical system design calculations.
• Prepare detailed design documents in REVIT.
• Lead a project team and managing projects.
• Coordinate with Owners and Architects.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines.
• Complete code compliance research.
• Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Assist in the procurement of new work; including the development of client relations.

You will be a great fit if:

• You have a minimum of 10 years design experience as registered engineer.
• You have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• You possess a Professional Engineer license, PE.
• You have experience with complex institutional projects.
• You have LEED experience, certification is desired.
• You are familiar with codes, standards and design guidelines.

Skills/abilities:

• Excellent work ethic and attitude.
• Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work.
• Ability to lead a team as well as work as part of a team.
• Proficient in Revit and MS Office.

Location: Austin, TX

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.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

10 years:

10 years:

minimum of 10 years design experience as registered engineer

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