Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Power Systems

Dennis Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking experienced Electrical Engineers to advance our building electrical engineering practice for food and beverage facilities. You will lead power distribution design, lighting calculations, fire alarm systems, and low voltage networks, while producing bid documents and overseeing procurement.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in building electrical systems, AutoCAD/Revit proficiency, and willingness to travel ~25–35%. FE/PE is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree.
• 8+ years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
• 8+ years of work experience in lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems for buildings, including lighting calculations and coordination.
• 8+ years of work experience in electrical bid documents and procuring materials/equipment.
• 8+ years of experience with AutoCAD, Revit or similar design programs.
• Travel to customer project sites for fieldwork and meetings (estimated 25%–35%).

Responsibilities

• Lead in designing electrical systems for building power distributions (208V, 480V, MV).
• Document calculations such as short circuit, coordination, arc flash, sizing, and load calculations.
• Design lighting and coordinate fixture placement with trades.
• Design fire alarm systems per NFPA codes and local building codes.
• Design low voltage systems (LAN, phones, PA, Wi-Fi, access control, cameras).
• Produce bid documents (layouts, one-lines, risers, schedules, details, specs).
• Procure long lead fixtures and power distribution equipment.
• Manage electrical bid processes and observe construction activities.
• Support department-wide standard development and updates.
• Research electrical building materials and best practices.
• Assist with interviewing/hiring new team members.
• Mentor junior staff as directed.

Skills

Electrical power design

Lighting design

Low voltage systems

Bid documents

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

FE/PE (desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Dennis Group is seeking experienced Electrical Engineers to advance our building electrical engineering practice for food and beverage facilities. You will lead power distribution design, lighting calculations, fire alarm systems, and low voltage networks, while producing bid documents and overseeing procurement.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in building electrical systems, AutoCAD/Revit proficiency, and willingness to travel ~25–35%. FE/PE is desirable.