Senior Electrical Engineer

TechStar Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves overseeing electrical installations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing project timelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical design and construction management, along with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. This position offers the chance to contribute to significant projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional experience, with 2 years in construction management.
• Over 5 years in electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate electrical building system startups and commissioning activities.
• Inspect electrical systems for compliance with specifications and standards.
• Manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines effectively.

Skills

Electrical Design

Construction Management

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position: Senior Electrical Engineer

Duration: 12 Months

Description of Responsibilities:

• Facilitate electrical building system startups & commissioning activities.
• Provide SME assistance in review of product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings, specifications, & contractor RFIs.
• Ensure safety procedures, work practices, and OSHA requirements are followed for electrical installations, including Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Hazardous Energy Control, & arc flash safety.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of building codes and industry standards (IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for equipment testing, delivery, installation, commissioning & handover.
• Manage weekend and plant shutdown work coordination.
• Conduct work progress inspections regularly.
• Support construction activities including scheduling, quality checks, meetings, and utility outages.
• Inspect electrical systems for compliance with specifications, standards, & codes.
• Oversee electrical contractors to ensure adherence to project timelines and coordination.
• Prepare status reports on work progress and schedules for Project Managers.
• Contribute to improvements in project technical specifications and standards.
• Communicate technical information effectively in writing and verbally.
• Manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of professional experience with at least 2 years in construction management.
• Experience in automotive or similar industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Over 5 years in electrical design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Background in civil or electrical disciplines.
• Experience with startup/commissioning of substations or mechanical equipment.

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Contract
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, General Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts