Senior Electrical Engineer

MDS Staffing; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package to Houston

401(k) with 4% match

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

Life and Disability insurance

Hybrid work model

Generous PTO

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer II (P.E.) to act as technical authority on complex commercial infrastructure and building systems in Houston. This role offers relocation assistance and a path to advanced leadership within a national design practice.

You will lead design efforts, mentor junior staff, ensure project schedules and budgets are met, and collaborate across disciplines from early conception through construction.

Qualifications

• Active P.E. licensure
• ABET-accredited engineering degree
• 10–15 years of design and project management experience in commercial MEP and Fire Prevention systems
• Proven ability to lead large or complex engineering projects

Responsibilities

• Lead design, calculations, drawings, and specifications for complex commercial projects.
• Oversee integration of electrical systems with civil, mechanical, structural and environmental disciplines.
• Perform QC reviews, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide construction oversight including site visits.
• Mentor junior staff, collaborate with clients, and manage schedules, resources, and budgets.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (P.E.)

Location: Houston, TX (Relocation Assistance Provided)

Base Salary: Up to $160,000

Position Overview A premier, multidisciplinary engineering and architecture firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer II (P.E.) to serve as a technical authority on complex commercial infrastructure and building systems. Operating on a national scale, this firm delivers high-impact design solutions across the full project lifecycle, offering an environment built for career trajectory, technical leadership, and collaborative innovation.

Full relocation assistance is provided to bring top-tier engineering talent to the thriving Raleigh-Durham market.

Core Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Design: Lead the design, technical development, detailed drawings, calculations, and specifications for complex commercial projects.
• System Integration: Oversee the cohesive integration of electrical systems alongside civil, mechanical, structural, and environmental disciplines.
• Project Oversight & QC: Perform quality control reviews at key milestones, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and provide engineering oversight during construction—including site visits and submittal reviews.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentor junior engineering staff, partner with multidisciplinary teams and clients, and manage project schedules, resources, and budgets.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) credential required.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience: 10 to 15 years of engineering design and project management experience, specifically working with MEP and Fire Prevention systems in the commercial sector.
• Track Record: Proven ability to lead large or complex engineering projects.

Perks & Compensation

• Full relocation package to Houston, TX
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% dollar-for-dollar employer match
• Competitive base PTO plan with flexible negotiation options for additional time based on experience level
• Flexible hybrid work model supporting work-life balance
• Comprehensive health care (Medical, Dental, Vision) plus company-paid Life and Disability coverage