Senior Electrical Engineer (PE License Required)

J&T Business Consulting; Texas; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Licensure support & continuing ed

Job summary

BKV Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a PE license to lead electrical design for diverse projects in Dallas, TX, and beyond. The role emphasizes technical leadership, design direction, and coordination across disciplines.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee calculations and documentation, and ensure compliance with NEC and energy codes while collaborating with clients and authorities having jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 10 years of focused electrical building systems design experience.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit for electrical design and documentation.
• Comprehensive understanding of NEC, energy codes (ASHRAE/IECC), IBC, and local codes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to mentor team and present to clients.

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 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 QA/QC reviews across all electrical deliverables.
• Communicate project status, design concepts, and engineering options clearly to clients, municipal authorities, and project stakeholders.

Skills

PE license

Revit

Electrical design

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (PE License Required)

Dallas, United States | Posted on 11/02/2026

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