Senior Electrical Engineer

gpac; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership program

Great benefits package

PTO & flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Collaborative culture

Career advancement opportunities

Challenging projects

Stable firm backlog

Hybrid flexibility

Job summary

gpac is assisting a well-established engineering consulting firm in Dallas, TX, by recruiting a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Building Systems team. The role offers hybrid flexibility and the opportunity to lead challenging building projects.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and 7+ years in building design. Key skills include power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and code compliance; mentoring staff and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or 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, emergency power, electrical calculations, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of building projects across sectors.
• Develop electrical construction documents, specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Perform site assessments and evaluate existing electrical systems.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and consultants.

Skills

Building power distribution

Lighting systems

Emergency power

Electrical calculations

Building codes

Leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

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

This team delivers engineering solutions for a diverse portfolio of projects, including:

• 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.