Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Austin or Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Type: Full-Time

Overview

A leading engineering solutions provider in the mission-critical infrastructure space is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support rapid growth across complex, high-value projects. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, can operate independently, and is comfortable owning design deliverables from concept through execution.

You will play a key role in delivering electrical designs for data centers, power plants, and other industrial/mission-critical facilities, working closely with clients, internal teams, and manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Execution (≈80%)

• Lead and support electrical design across multiple concurrent projects (up to ~15)
• Develop and produce:
• Single-line diagrams
• Electrical schematics
• Equipment layout drawings
• Technical specifications
• Design low- to medium-voltage (LV–MV) power distribution systems, including:
• Utility and generator integration
• UPS systems and backup power
• Distribution and protection systems
• Perform or support protection and coordination studies (experience with SEL relays strongly )
• Create designs directly in CAD tools (no dedicated drafting team)

Project & Client Engagement

• Engage directly with customers on a daily basis, especially during early project phases
• Support pre-sales engineering efforts, including:
• Concept design
• 3D modelling
• Technical proposals and specifications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with:
• Project Managers
• Manufacturing teams
• Field technicians
• Junior engineers
• Participate in:
• Site visits
• Factory visits
• Technical presentations and troubleshooting discussions

Project Lifecycle Involvement

• Heavily involved in early-stage design and project acquisition (first ~4 weeks)
• Transition into a support/review role during execution and delivery
• Contribute to ongoing service and lifecycle support of deployed systems

What You’ll Deliver in Your First 6–12 Months

• Independently execute high-quality electrical designs across multiple projects
• Reduce bandwidth constraints on senior team members by owning deliverables end-to-end
• Support successful project wins through strong concept design and technical input
• Build trusted relationships with clients through effective communication and responsiveness
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to overall team capability

Required Experience & Skills

Strong background in electrical design for industrial or large commercial facilities

Experience with:

• Power distribution systems (LV–MV)
• Protection and coordination principles
• Mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers, power plants, hospitals, airports, manufacturing facilities)
• Proficiency in design tools such as:
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• SolidWorks (or similar)

Ability to:

• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Produce complete design packages (not just redlines)
• Deliver high-quality work under tight timelines (often 1–2 day turnarounds)
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface directly with clients

Qualifications

• Experience with SEL relays and related protection systems
• Background in MEP or architectural engineering firms, utilities, or industrial facilities
• Exposure to both custom-engineered and standardized design environments
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians