Electrical Engineer

Shermco Industries; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries in Cedar Park, Texas, is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical projects and mentor junior engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in facilities power systems design.

This role involves ensuring the successful delivery of innovative power distribution solutions for industrial clients, heavy in electrical systems analysis and project management. The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000.00 – $170,000.00 yearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering focused on Facilities Power Systems; a PE license is preferred.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience with facilities power systems design.
• Experience with low voltage equipment for power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Mentor less experienced Electrical Engineers.
• Diagnose electrical system issues and develop solutions.

Skills

Power system software knowledge

Technical writing skills

Problem-solving skills

Electrical systems analysis

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: US-TX-Cedar Park

ID: 2026-2175

Category: Engineering

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer or Professional Engineer (PE) with expertise in Advanced Technology Facilities Sustaining Projects to join our Shermco team. The ideal candidate will lead multiple, simultaneous complex electrical projects, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical expertise to ensure the delivery of innovative and reliable power distribution solutions for our industrial clients.

Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

Work as a Sr. Electrical Engineer to grow our electrical engineering services.

• Mentor less experienced Electrical Engineers, supporting customers.
• Ensure electrical engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and studies are conducted according to IEEE and NFPA standards, and Shermco excellence.
• Review and approve ongoing and completed engineering work ensuring deadlines are met and work is completed with accuracy and high quality.
• Make onsite visits to customer sites and interact with customers to gather critical information, resolve project issues, customer concerns, and review engineering plans.
• Work with sales and support staff on estimating and bidding of new projects; co-present project proposals to prospective customers.
• Collaborate with and lead other team members including mechanical, civil, structural engineers and architects.

Engineering Analysis

• Develop detailed design drawings and construction documents for facilities projects including 480 V and below system design, UPS, generator, switchgear bus and other distribution systems.
• Develop detailed electrical diagrams such as one‑lines, three‑lines, and control schematics.
• Prepare executive‑level presentations, project budgets.
• Perform detail redundancy, reliability and load calculation projection.
• Prepare detailed system operations documents for data center and similar electrical systems.
• Prepare project commissioning plans and scripts for all project disciplines. Execute commissioning activities with help from technical staff. Complete commissioning documentation and reports.
• Perform short‑circuit studies, protective device coordination, arc‑flash analysis and load flow calculations to ensure system safety and reliability.

Electrical Distribution Design

• Design and modify electrical distribution systems, including motor control centers (MCCs), switchgear, breakers, fuses, and transformers.
• Create, review, and revise complete electrical packages and specifications.

Project Management

• Lead engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams, clients, and contractors to define project requirements and expectations.

System Troubleshooting & Solutions

• Diagnose electrical system issues and develop practical solutions to resolve system deficiencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering focused on Facilities Power Systems; a professional engineer licensed (PE) is preferred.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience with facilities power systems design.
• Experience with low voltage equipment for power distribution.
• Experience applying the NEC, NFPA 70E and local codes.
• Experience with short‑circuit, protective device coordination, arc‑flash, motor starting and power quality studies.
• Experience using power system software such as SKM, ETAP, or other power system modeling software.
• Knowledge and use of proper drafting techniques. Experience using AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and extract information from project plans and specifications.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in English via verbal and written methods and be comfortable and effective communicating directly to customers and co‑workers.

Other Requirements

• Must pass a pre‑employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must pass a pre‑employment criminal background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
• Must be available for periodic domestic travel.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug‑free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

No agencies please.

Pay Range

USD $130,000.00 – USD $170,000.00 /Yr.