Senior Electrical Lead Engineer - Austin, TX

Tetra Tech; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, in Austin, Texas, seeks a Senior Electrical Lead Engineer to guide the electrical discipline across healthcare, education, and commercial projects. You will act as Engineer of Record, drive design excellence, and mentor staff while coordinating with PMs.

This hybrid role requires a PE license, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and at least 10 years in MEP engineering. You will oversee QA/QC, develop technical standards, lead regional initiatives, and help

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as an MEP Engineer in infrastructure and/or building systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Working experience with building and electrical codes.
• Experience managing staff as a direct supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the electrical discipline within the office and region.
• Mentor and develop department staff, fostering career growth through structured development plans.
• Be a local supervisor to staff.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC protocols and maintain technical excellence.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
• Oversee, plan, and design electrical systems for healthcare, education, labs, institutional high-rise and commercial buildings.
• Act as the Engineer of Record, leading technical communication with clients.
• Lead regional initiatives and organize discipline meetings.
• Oversee recruitment and retention efforts, ensuring a strong engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

The Opportunity:

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Senior Electrical Lead Engineer to our team in Austin, Texas.

Position Summary:

As a Senior Electrical Lead Engineer, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and driving the success of the electrical discipline within your office and region. Your leadership will guide technical excellence, mentorship, and project execution across a diverse portfolio, including healthcare, education, and commercial buildings. Through your expertise, you will help refine and implement technical standards, drive process improvements, and contribute to the professional development of the engineering team. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality project delivery and expanding our impact in the industry.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide strategic leadership for the electrical discipline within the office and region.
• Mentor and develop department staff, fostering career growth through structured development plans.
• Be a local supervisor to staff.
• Ensure adherence to firm QA/QC protocols and maintain technical excellence.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
• Oversee, plan, and design electrical systems for all types of projects including but not limited to: healthcare, education, laboratories, institutional high-rise and commercial buildings.
• Act as the Engineer of Record, leading technical communication with clients.
• Play an integral role in regional leadership, contributing to strategic initiatives and organizing discipline meetings.
• Work with internal and external team members including architects, consultants, code officials and contractors.
• Manage regional staff workload effectively, leveraging local leadership.
• Oversee recruitment and retention efforts, ensuring a strong engineering team.
• Support and refine Glumac's technical standards, implementing best practices in the local office.
• Provide feedback on technical standards implementation and suggest improvements.
• Track training opportunities and recommend professional development initiatives.
• Serve as a technical advisor for any claims or challenges requiring engineering expertise in the region.
• Be able to lead and effectively manage a group of electrical engineers within the office.
• Assist in marketing and development of new and existing Clientele.
• Ability to write proposals for new projects.
• Participate in activities and organizations related to our industry, develop peer relationships, technical growth and business contacts.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience as an MEP Engineer in infrastructure and/or building systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Current Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• Working experience with building and electrical codes.
• Experience managing staff as a direct supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Revit experience.
• Strong background in sustainable design is highly desirable.
• LEED AP BD C accreditation.
• WELL certification.

Work Environment and Location:

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our Austin, Texas office. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (depending on experience)

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. This salary range is just one component of Glumac's total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.

Why Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:

Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential -- join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Life at Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

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