Senior Electrical Engineer

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

401(k) dollar-for-dollar match

Competitive PTO with negotiable time

Hybrid work model

Health care coverage

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer II (P.E.) in Houston, TX. This role focuses on leading design and technical development for complex commercial infrastructure with relocation assistance provided.

You will oversee system integration across disciplines, mentor junior staff, and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring compliance and high-quality execution on site and during construction.

Qualifications

• Active PE licensure required.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• 10–15 years of experience in MEP and Fire Prevention in the commercial sector.
• Proven ability to lead large or complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, technical development, drawings, calculations for complex commercial projects.
• Oversee integration of electrical systems with civil, mechanical, structural, and environmental disciplines.
• Perform quality control reviews at milestones and provide engineering oversight during construction, including site visits and submittal reviews.
• Mentor junior staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients, manage schedules, resources and budgets.

Skills

Professional Engineer licensure (PE)

Project management

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