Senior Electrical Engineer (PE License Required)

J&T Business Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental, vision Insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Licensure support and professional dev

Job summary

BKV Group in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (PE license required) to lead electrical design for multi-family, commercial, and civic projects. You will mentor staff and coordinate with architecture and MEP teams to deliver robust design packages.

The role emphasizes energy-efficient power/lighting and life-safety systems, with QA/QC oversight and client-facing collaboration. Competitive compensation and licensure support are offered.

Qualifications

• Active PE license required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ electrical building systems design experience.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, emergency systems and life safety.
• Strong ability to lead technical discussions and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project criteria and engineering parameters to design compliant electrical systems.
• Direct electrical calculations and construction document sets.
• Coordinate design with architecture, structure, MEP teams.
• Support construction administration including RFIs and submittals.
• Mentor project engineers, designers, and junior staff.
• Help establish firm electrical design standards and QA/QC processes.
• Communicate concepts and options to clients and authorities.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (PE License Required)

Dallas, United States | Posted on 08/28/2026

Salary Range: $130,000 – $160,000 / year (commensurate with experience)

About the Role

Seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of focused electrical design experience to join BKV Group in Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX.

In this role, you will provide senior technical leadership and design direction for the local practice site and the national Electrical Engineering discipline. You will lead the electrical engineering design and documentation across multi-family housing, commercial, and civic/government developments, coordinate interdisciplinary design packages, mentor emerging engineering talent, and support projects through construction administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze project design criteria, technical specifications, and performance parameters to engineer compliant, energy‑efficient power, lighting, and life‑safety systems.


• Execute, direct, and oversee electrical engineering calculations, system models, and construction document sets.


• Coordinate electrical design solutions closely with architecture, structural, mechanical/plumbing, interior design, and project management teams.


• Support the construction administration phase by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and evaluating field conditions.


• Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and career guidance to project engineers, designers, and junior staff.


• Collaborate with senior engineering leadership to establish, refine, and maintain firm‑wide electrical design standards and best practices.


• Partner with the Director of Electrical Engineering to execute rigorous quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews across all electrical deliverables.


• Communicate project status, design concepts, and engineering options clearly to clients, municipal authorities, and project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.


• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of focused electrical building systems design experience (power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, and life safety) across commercial, multi‑family, or civic projects.


• BIM / CAD Software: Demonstrated proficiency with Autodesk Revit for electrical design and documentation.


• Codes & Standards: Comprehensive understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), energy codes (ASHRAE/IECC), IBC, and relevant local building codes.


• Communication & Leadership: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions, present to clients, and mentor team members.

Benefits & Compensation

BKV Group offers a competitive compensation package designed to foster professional growth, flexibility, and employee well‑being:

• Competitive salary with flexible work schedules


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options


• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays


• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution options


• Licensure support, continuing education programs, and structured professional development pathways