Senior Electrical Engineer

gpac; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership program

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

gpac is sourcing a Senior Electrical Engineer for a well-established client firm in the Building Systems space. You will lead electrical designs for diverse projects, ensuring code compliance and high-quality documentation.

A PE license and 7+ years of experience are required, with strong leadership and client-facing skills. The role offers hybrid flexibility and opportunities to mentor engineers while advancing complex building projects across healthcare, education, data centers, and commercial

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of building design/consulting experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring engineers.
• Strong knowledge of building power distribution, lighting, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, and other complex building projects.
• Develop electrical construction documents, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Perform site assessments and evaluate existing electrical systems.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and consultants through all project phases.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers and support resource planning.
• Review documents for QA, code compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Support business development, client presentations, and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Mentoring engineers

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Systems)
Hybrid Flexibility Available
Competitive Compensation + Outstanding Benefits
Our client, a well-established and nationally recognized engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its growing Building Systems team. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer looking to lead challenging projects, mentor engineers, and work with a collaborative team delivering innovative solutions across a wide variety of market sectors.
This position offers the opportunity to serve as a Project Manager or Lead Electrical Engineer on complex building projects while partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, code-compliant designs for clients throughout the region.

What You'll Do

• Lead the electrical design of commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, mission-critical, and other complex building projects.
• Develop electrical construction documents, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Perform site assessments and evaluate existing electrical systems.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and consultants throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a trusted technical advisor.
• Review engineering documents for quality assurance and code compliance.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Assist with project budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Support business development efforts, client presentations, and proposal development.
• Troubleshoot field issues and provide construction support as needed.
• Stay current on industry trends, evolving codes, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the building design consulting industry.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Building power distribution
  • Lighting systems
  • Emergency power
  • Electrical calculations
  • Applicable building and electrical codes
• Experience with engineering design software, Bluebeam or Adobe, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Ability to travel occasionally for project meetings and site visits.

Project Types

• Healthcare
• Higher Education
• K-12 Education
• Data Centers
• Commercial Buildings
• Government Facilities
• Institutional Buildings
• Mission-Critical Facilities
• Industrial Projects

Projects Frequently Include

• Power distribution systems
• Lighting design
• Emergency and standby power systems
• UPS systems
• Renewable energy integration
• Energy-efficient building systems
• Smart building technologies

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Employee ownership program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits
• Generous PTO and flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Long-term career advancement opportunities
• Exposure to technically challenging, high-profile projects
• Stable firm with a strong reputation and consistent project backlog

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.