Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer (MEP / Building Systems)

Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Industry Focus: MEP Engineering / Building Design / Commercial Projects

Role Snapshot

This Senior Electrical Engineer leads complex building-systems projects from concept through completion, guiding multi-discipline teams, managing client relationships, and delivering high-quality electrical engineering solutions. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of MEP design experience, strong project management skills, and a collaborative, client-focused approach.

Position Overview

This role oversees the full lifecycle of electrical engineering projects-from detailed design to client coordination to construction-phase support. You'll manage schedules, budgets, documentation, and quality control while serving as a technical leader for both the team and the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects from inception through construction completion.
• Manage and coordinate multi-discipline teams across all project phases.
• Prepare proposals, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Develop electrical system designs for commercial facilities, including:
  • Branch circuit distribution
  • Lighting and lighting controls
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Low-voltage system coordination
• Perform engineering calculations to ensure system performance and compliance.
• Conduct construction administration tasks, including site visits, RFIs, and submittal reviews.
• Chair design and construction meetings to maintain project alignment.
• Support business development initiatives with the Marketing Director.
• Handle additional assigned duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of recent electrical engineering design experience within an architectural, engineering, or MEP firm.
• Proven project management experience, including schedule and budget oversight.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multiple concurrent project assignments.
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining client relationships.
• Exceptional planning, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Bluebeam
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED accreditation.
• Experience influencing senior-level leadership and stakeholders.
• Business development experience or aptitude for client-facing growth activities