Senior Electrical Engineer (Power)

Salas O'Brien; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design efforts for power generation and distribution projects. The role emphasizes ownership of design packages, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating with owners, architects, and contractors.

Travel up to 10% is expected, and a PE license plus Revit experience are required to drive complex, code-compliant solutions. Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of experience in industrial electrical systems, strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 15+ years in complex electrical systems.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with Revit required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design packages from concept to IFC for power generation and distribution.
• Coordinate with vendors for cost-effective, timely solutions.
• Develop one-line, three-line, and power/control diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, UL, NFPA standards.
• Mentor engineers and designers in standards and critical thinking.
• Communicate effectively with architects, owners, contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Proactive mindset

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Revit

Job description

At I.C. Thomasson, a Salas O’Brien Company, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a different applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build unique, meaningful, and high-impact career- and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate to fill this position is a Senior Electrical Engineer that is confident in their ability as an electrical engineer in the power generation and distribution industry. This person would be a Design Lead of multiple projects, work with both internal and external teams to deliver projects that meet the objectives of the owner. Business Development acumen is important, so understanding business development is a plus. These activities may include developing an action plan to solicit and secure new work, implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for the Power Generation team, identifying prospective markets and clients, etc.

General Duties

• Experience in personally developing electrical design packages from a conceptual to IFC level for power generation and distribution including specification of all protective device/relays, instruments, transformers, breakers, alternators, grounding components, and power/control wiring.
• In-depth understanding of the design limitations and routing of conduit, cable tray, trench duct for high density power applications.
• Experience with coordinating closely with vendor packagers to develop cost effective and timely design solutions for highly technical applications.
• ETAP or SKM modelling experience and understanding of systems coordination, arc flash, grounding, and Neher-McGrath.
• Capability to personally develop one-lines, three-lines, breaker control diagrams, power plans, and systems plans.
• Strong familiarity with IEEE, UL, NEMA, NFPA standards for renewables, harmonics, generation, energy storage, hazardous area, and industrial systems
• Take ownership and have ability to read, understand, and review vendor shop drawings for GIS switchgear, substation transformers, DCU/PLC enclosures, Microgrid controllers, and complete generation systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with architects, owners, and contractors
• Support other engineers with research and recommendations of new technologies and methodologies to be considered.
• A history of mentorship of other engineers and designers in teaching and training critical thinking skills, industry standards, and practical engineer application.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team
• Excellent organization and time management skills

Qualifications

• BS. in Electrical Engineering
• 15+ years of work experience with complex electrical systems in the industrial and power generation sector.
• Registered Professional Engineering license.
• Experience with Revit
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential for team-based projects.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills required for simultaneous project schedules.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges
• Willing to travel

Location

This role may sit out of any of our office locations.

Travel

10%

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here – Salas O’Brien benefits

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life everyday.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.