Sr Power Engineer

Software Placement Group; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) matching

Company-funded health insurance

Health club sponsorship

Benefit Time Off (BTO)

Job summary

Stafford, TX-based electrical power design firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Design Engineer to drive load studies, prepare stamped construction packages, and deliver power system specifications from design through commissioning. The role emphasizes close collaboration with project teams, vendor coordination, and proactive client support.

Candidates should have 5+ years in electrical design with NEC/IEEE knowledge, AutoCAD proficiency, and a PE-eligible background (FE exam completed).

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in electrical construction and specification packages for PE stamping.
• Knowledge of NEC and IEEE 3000 Series requirements.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and FE Exam completed.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of electrical power load studies.
• Create stamped construction packages and specs for PE review.
• Develop comprehensive electrical power specifications for construction packages.
• Prepare bills of material and coordinate with vendors for pricing.
• Perform field verifications and as-built documentation of E&I infrastructure.
• Conduct factory acceptance testing on power equipment.
• Lead start-up and commissioning activities, including E&I troubleshooting.
• Provide after-hours client support as needed.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on deliverables, quality, and budgets.
• Assist in cost estimation and proposals for new projects, including labor and procurement items.
• Travel ~25% (air travel likely).

Skills

NEC knowledge

IEEE 3000 Series

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

FE Exam)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

GE Multilin/SEL

Job description

Location: Stafford, TX (also open to candidates near Alpharetta, GA) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A nationally recognized electrical power and control systems engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Design Engineer to support its growing electrical power service offerings. This role is central to delivering stamped construction packages and specifications for industrial power systems, working closely with project teams and clients from design through commissioning.

What you'll do

• Lead the development of electrical power load studies
• Lead the development of comprehensive electrical power construction packages suitable to be stamped by a Professional Engineer and submitted for authority plan check
• Lead the development of comprehensive electrical power specifications associated with construction packages
• Lead the development of electrical power bills of material and coordinate with vendors for procured equipment pricing
• Execute field verification walkdowns, including as-builting existing Electrical and E&I infrastructure
• Execute factory acceptance testing on electrical power equipment
• Execute start-up and commissioning, including electrical power and E&I troubleshooting as required
• Provide best-possible after-hours support for internal/external clients as needed
• Work with Project Manager(s) to ensure quality of commercial deliverables and budget maintenance, keeping them informed of technical progress, issues, and change order needs
• Assist Project Manager(s) in developing cost estimates and proposals for new project opportunities, including applying costs to labor, expense, and procurement items
• Travel approximately 25%, including by air

Required qualifications

• 5+ years' experience developing comprehensive electrical construction and specification packages suitable to be stamped by a Professional Engineer and submitted for authority plan check, including: load studies, single line diagrams, plot plan and area/building detail diagrams, lighting, grounding, conduit and cable schedules, construction specifications, and equipment and installation details
• Knowledgeable of National Electrical Code (NEC) and IEEE 3000 Series requirements
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%, including by air

Preferred qualifications

• Additional experience with area classification drawings, motor/breaker schematics and wiring diagrams, and lightning protection drawings
• Familiarity with API 500
• Experience with power system modeling tools such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower
• Experience with electrical power relay settings generation and implementation using GE Multilin and SEL
• Professional Engineer License, or ability to complete licensure within 2 years

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus for hours worked in excess of 80 hours in a two-week pay period
• Benefit Time Off (BTO) usable as paid vacation, sick time, holiday funding, or cash
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) matching
• Company-funded health insurance
• Health club sponsorship

Why this role

This position offers the chance to lead high-impact electrical power design work from concept through commissioning, with a benefits package that includes an ESOP, 401(k) matching, and company-funded health insurance.