Senior Electrical Engineer (PE)

SST Direct; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits INDH

Job summary

SST Direct seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) to join its engineering team in a direct hire capacity. The role focuses on developing electrical drawings and specifications, performing calculations, and supporting projects from concept through construction across approved locations.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, has 6+ years of electrical engineering experience, and is proficient with CAD and electrical design tools. Relocation to one of the approved markets may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards, and engineering practices.
• Experience developing electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and system designs.
• Proficiency with CAD and electrical design/modeling tools.
• Experience with construction administration, shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and site coordination.
• Strong communication, technical problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout all phases of project design, from conceptual planning through construction documentation.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of electrical system designs, engineering calculations, and analytical models.
• Review electrical engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, scope compliance, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Apply applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices to engineering designs.
• Lead construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and participating in project site visits.
• Utilize CAD and 3D modeling software to develop, review, and coordinate electrical drawings and models.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, modelers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Support project management efforts involving cost tracking, scope management, and technical risk evaluation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to continued technical development.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Electrical design software

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (PE)

Location: Austin, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Durham, NC; Baltimore, MD; Columbia, MD; or Morrisville, NC

Job Type: Direct Hire

Experience: 6+ Years

License: Professional Engineer (PE) Required

Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications

Direct Hire Opportunity

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a company seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) to join its engineering team.

This is an opportunity for a licensed Electrical Engineer to contribute to technically complex projects by developing electrical system designs, producing engineering drawings and specifications, and supporting projects from conceptual design through construction.

Location Requirement: Candidates must currently reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following approved locations:

• Austin, TX

• Phoenix, AZ

• Durham, NC

• Baltimore, MD

• Columbia, MD

• Morrisville, NC

Candidates located outside these markets must be willing to relocate to one of the approved locations. Remote candidates who are not willing to relocate will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout all phases of project design, from conceptual planning through construction documentation.

• Assist in the development and evaluation of electrical system designs, engineering calculations, and analytical models.

• Review electrical engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, scope compliance, and coordination with other disciplines.

• Apply applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices to engineering designs.

• Lead construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), and participating in project site visits.

• Utilize CAD and 3D modeling software to develop, review, and coordinate electrical drawings and models.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, modelers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

• Support project management efforts involving cost tracking, scope management, and technical risk evaluation.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to continued technical development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.

• Minimum of 6 years of professional electrical engineering experience.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards, and engineering practices.

• Experience developing electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and system designs.

• Proficiency with CAD and electrical design/modeling tools.

• Experience with construction administration, shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and site coordination.

• Strong communication, technical problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage multiple project priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCEES record for licensure maintenance.

• Experience supporting complex commercial, healthcare, advanced technology, life sciences, or other technically demanding construction projects.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to join an established engineering organization.

• Work on technically challenging and complex projects.

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and continued development.

• Full Benefits INDH