Senior Electrical Engineer- MEP

PTS Advance; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for diverse building projects in Austin, TX. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and own design from concept through construction documents.

The role emphasizes client interaction, technical leadership, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative MEP consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Approximately 10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience preferred.
• Strong background in electrical engineering within an MEP consulting or building design environment.
• Experience independently leading electrical design and documentation on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards, and building systems.
• Experience coordinating electrical design with multiple disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineering staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and documentation for building projects from conceptual design through construction documents.
• Develop electrical power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and related building electrical systems.
• Prepare electrical plans, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation per codes and project requirements.
• Coordinate electrical systems with mechanical, plumbing, structural, architectural, and other disciplines.
• Review designs and documents for accuracy, quality, constructability, and coordination.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to electrical engineers and designers.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to repeat business opportunities.
• Monitor project progress, deliverables, schedules, and electrical design budgets.
• Coordinate electrical staffing and workload with project management.
• Support QA/QC processes and ensure time for internal technical reviews.
• Assist with project planning, resource management, and overall delivery.
• Participate in interviews and provide technical input regarding prospective staff.
• Stay current with electrical codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Contribute to internal technical training and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Mentorship

Project management

Electrical design

Coordination across disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - MEP Consulting - Austin, Texas

Position Overview

An established and growing engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its MEP consulting team. This position is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys technically challenging building projects, client interaction, and taking ownership of electrical design from concept through construction.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will serve as a key technical resource on projects, leading electrical design efforts while working closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and other disciplines. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects while mentoring developing engineers and helping deliver high-quality, coordinated designs.

The firm places a strong emphasis on collaboration, technical excellence, professional development, and long-term career growth. Engineers are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop relationships with clients, and contribute to the continued growth of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and documentation for building projects from conceptual design through construction documents.
• Develop electrical power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and related building electrical systems.
• Prepare electrical plans, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation in accordance with applicable codes and project requirements.
• Coordinate electrical systems with mechanical, plumbing, structural, architectural, and other disciplines.
• Review designs and documents to ensure accuracy, quality, constructability, and coordination.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to electrical engineers and designers.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to repeat business opportunities.
• Monitor project progress, deliverables, schedules, and electrical design budgets.
• Coordinate electrical staffing and workload requirements with project management.
• Support QA/QC processes and ensure adequate time is allocated for internal technical reviews.
• Assist with project planning, resource management, and overall project delivery.
• Participate in interviews and provide technical input regarding prospective engineering staff.
• Stay current with applicable electrical codes, standards, technologies, and industry practices.
• Contribute to internal technical training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Project Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience designing electrical systems for a variety of building types. Relevant project experience may include:

• Healthcare facilities and medical buildings
• Higher education and K-12 facilities
• Commercial and corporate buildings
• Federal and government facilities
• Institutional projects
• Complex renovation and new construction projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Approximately 10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience preferred.
• Strong background in electrical engineering within an MEP consulting or building design environment.
• Experience independently leading electrical design and documentation on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards, and building systems.
• Experience coordinating electrical design with multiple disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, architects, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineering staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines.

Professional Development

Professional development is an important part of the role. Engineers are encouraged to continue expanding their technical knowledge through internal training, discipline-specific education, industry programs, and approved outside courses.

The firm supports an environment where engineers can continue developing their expertise, pursue professional certifications and licensure, and stay current with evolving technologies, codes, and design practices.

The organization is committed to building a collaborative and supportive engineering environment where experienced professionals can have a meaningful impact.

Senior engineers are given the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work directly with clients, mentor developing professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of the engineering team. Collaboration across disciplines is strongly encouraged, and technical knowledge-sharing is considered an important part of the firm's culture.

This is an opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer to join a team where technical expertise is valued, professional development is encouraged, and there is a clear opportunity to grow into greater project and leadership responsibility.

The position is primarily based in a professional engineering office environment with regular interaction with project teams, clients, consultants, and contractors. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on project deadlines and construction schedules.

The role may also require occasional site visits and the ability to safely navigate active construction environments, including carrying project documentation and climbing ladders when necessary.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects
• Opportunity to lead electrical design and project delivery
• Direct client interaction and relationship-building
• Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Mentorship and leadership opportunities
• Continued education and professional development
• Opportunity to contribute to internal technical training
• Long-term career growth within an established engineering organization
• Opportunity to work across healthcare, education, commercial, federal, and industrial markets

If you are a licensed Electrical Engineer with strong MEP consulting experience and are looking for an opportunity to take on greater technical ownership, work on challenging projects, and continue developing as a leader, this opportunity is worth exploring.