Senior Electrical Engineer (PE License Required)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company matching

PTO and holidays

Licensure support and professional dev

Job summary

BKV Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide senior technical leadership across multiple project types, including commercial, multi-family, and civic developments. The role will oversee design direction, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor engineers at the Dallas, TX or Chicago, IL sites.

The ideal candidate has a PE license and 10+ years of electrical building systems experience, with strong Revit skills and a track record of QA/QC and client communication.

Qualifications

• Active PE license.
• Minimum of 10 years focused electrical building systems design experience (power, lighting, life-safety).
• Proficient with Autodesk Revit for electrical design and documentation.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills; able to lead design discussions and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project design criteria and performance parameters for compliant, energy-efficient electrical systems.
• Lead electrical engineering calculations, models, and construction document sets.
• Coordinate electrical design with architecture, structure, MEP, and project management teams.
• Support construction administration with submittals, RFIs, and field condition evaluation.
• Provide mentorship and career guidance to engineers and designers.
• Help establish firm-wide electrical design standards and QA/QC reviews.
• Communicate design concepts and options clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

PE license

10+ years experience

Revit (electrical)

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

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