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 preferred)
- 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
Preferred 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
