Senior Electrical Engineer

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Dallas team. This role requires leadership across the full project lifecycle, from concept through construction administration, with extensive experience in multifamily, commercial, and civic/government projects.

The ideal candidate will mentor engineers, promote electrical design standards, and collaborate with architects, project managers, and consultants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of focused electrical design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong Autodesk Revit proficiency.
• Experience with multifamily, commercial, and civic/government projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements to meet codes and life-safety standards.
• Develop and oversee complex electrical designs for building projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers.
• Provide senior technical leadership across the project lifecycle.
• Support construction with submittals, RFIs, and design clarifications.
• Mentor engineers and maintain electrical standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Technical direction

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer –Dallas, TX

A leading multidisciplinary design firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of focused electrical design experience to join its Dallas team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with the electrical engineering, design, and documentation of multifamily housing, commercial, and civic/government projects. This individual will provide senior-level electrical engineering and design leadership for the Dallas practice while also supporting electrical engineering initiatives across the organization. This position is well suited for an experienced engineer who has successfully managed electrical design responsibilities throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and design through documentation, construction administration, and project completion.

Project Responsibilities

• Analyze project design requirements, specifications, and performance requirements to determine appropriate electrical designs that meet client expectations, applicable codes, and life-safety requirements.


• Develop, execute, and oversee electrical designs for complex building projects.


• Coordinate electrical designs with architects, engineers, other project disciplines, and Project Managers.


• Provide electrical engineering and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.


• Support the construction phase through submittal reviews, RFI responses, design clarification, and coordination.


• Help ensure electrical designs and documentation meet established quality and technical standards.

Technical Leadership Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop engineers and design staff.


• Maintain and further develop electrical engineering standards in collaboration with senior engineering leadership.


• Assist with quality control and review of electrical engineering work products.


• Serve as a senior electrical engineering and design resource for project engineers and designers.


• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support across projects.


• Collaborate effectively with clients, project managers, architects, engineers, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of focused electrical design experience


• Professional Engineer (PE) license


• Strong Autodesk Revit proficiency


• Experience designing electrical systems for multifamily, commercial, civic/government, or similar building projects


• Demonstrated experience contributing to projects from concept/design through construction and completion


• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, design standards, and life-safety considerations


• Experience coordinating electrical designs within multidisciplinary project teams


• Ability to mentor and provide technical direction to engineering and design staff


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to effectively present technical information and respond to questions from clients, managers, consultants, and other stakeholders

Compensation $130, 000–$160, 000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary design organization where engineering works collaboratively with architecture, interior design, urban design, landscape architecture, and construction administration teams from project kickoff through closeout. The organization offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a flexible work schedule, professional development opportunities, and continued opportunities for career growth. The position is based in Dallas, Texas. Relocation may be considered for a highly qualified candidate.

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