Senior Electrical Engineer

Software Placement Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) with employer match

PTO (flexible)

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer II (P.E.) to serve as technical authority on complex commercial infrastructure and building systems. The role offers relocation to Houston and a hybrid work model.

The position targets 10–15 years of experience with MEP and Fire Prevention, requires a licensed PE, ABET-accredited degree, and leads large projects with cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• ABET-accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• 10–15 years of design and project management experience in MEP and Fire Prevention for commercial projects.
• Proven ability to lead large or complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design, development, drawings, calculations, and specifications for complex commercial projects.
• Oversee integration of electrical systems with civil, mechanical, structural, and environmental disciplines.
• Perform quality control reviews, ensure compliance with standards, and provide oversight during construction.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project schedules, resources, and budgets.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Job description

Location: Houston, TX (Relocation Assistance Provided) | Schedule: Full-time, hybrid | Compensation: Up to $160,000

Overview

A premier, multidisciplinary engineering and architecture firm operating on a national scale is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer II (P.E.) to serve as a technical authority on complex commercial infrastructure and building systems. This role offers an environment built for career trajectory, technical leadership, and collaborative innovation, with full relocation assistance provided to bring top-tier engineering talent to the thriving Raleigh-Durham market.

What you'll do

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

Required qualifications

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

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary up to $160,000
• 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

Why this role

This position offers the chance to serve as a technical authority on complex commercial infrastructure projects for a firm operating on a national scale, with full relocation assistance and a clear path for career trajectory and technical leadership.