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