Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Distribution & System Studies

Novax Recruitment Group; Texas; Remote; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus bonus

ESOP

Remote work

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to lead electrical power distribution design for data center and industrial projects. This remote, USA-based role offers ownership via ESOP, a strong base salary, and bonus potential, with up to 25% travel.

You'll develop one-line diagrams, perform short-circuit and arc-flash studies, and ensure NEC compliance while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with project teams.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience in electrical power distribution design and system studies.
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower or equivalent software.
• Experience producing electrical engineering deliverables for construction projects.
• Knowledge of NEC, electrical safety and applicable codes.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical power distribution designs, one-line diagrams and installation details.
• Perform short-circuit, arc-flash, protective device coordination and load flow studies.
• Use engineering software such as ETAP, SKM or EasyPower.
• Prepare electrical calculations, technical reports and construction documentation.
• Support equipment selection and electrical system design.
• Work closely with project managers, estimators and field teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Review engineering deliverables and mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure designs meet NEC requirements and applicable engineering standards.

Skills

PE license

Electrical power distribution

Short-circuit studies

Arc-flash analysis

Power system studies

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

Remote (USA) | Up to 25% Travel | PE Required

$127,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Employee Ownership

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with experience in electrical power distribution design, short-circuit studies, protective device coordination and arc-flash analysis?

We're recruiting for a leading, employee-owned electrical contractor delivering complex data center, commercial, industrial and mission-critical projects across the United States.

This is a remote engineering opportunity offering the chance to work on major construction projects, take ownership of technical designs and collaborate with experienced engineering and construction teams.

• Base salary around $127,000, depending on experience
• 5% target annual bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Remote working arrangement
• Up to 25% travel

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and review electrical power distribution designs, one-line diagrams and installation details.
• Perform short-circuit, arc-flash, protective device coordination and load flow studies.
• Use engineering software such as ETAP, SKM or EasyPower.
• Prepare electrical calculations, technical reports and construction documentation.
• Support equipment selection and electrical system design.
• Work closely with project managers, estimators and field teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Review engineering deliverables and mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure designs meet NEC requirements and applicable engineering standards.

What We're Looking For

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license – REQUIRED (any U.S. state).
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience in electrical power distribution design and system studies.
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower or equivalent software.
• Experience producing electrical engineering deliverables for construction projects.
• Knowledge of NEC, electrical safety and applicable codes.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% when required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to combine the flexibility of remote work with technically challenging engineering projects for a major electrical contractor.

You'll work on real-world power distribution systems, contribute to high-profile construction projects and benefit from an employee-owned business with opportunities for long-term career growth.

Interested in learning more?