Senior Electrical Engineer

About the Role

Lead electrical design engineering for advanced semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biotech, and high-tech industrial facilities, ensuring code-compliant power distribution and lighting systems while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with clients, contractors, and vendors. The role emphasizes technical leadership, QA/QC, field verification, and mentoring, with support for AI tools and productivity platforms.

Uses vibe-coding platforms and industry LLMs; AI-supported workflows and training are provided to boost productivity.

Location: Austin, TX 78744

Salary: USD 90,000 - 140,000/year

Type: Full-time

Posted: 3 days ago

Category: Product/Program/Architecture/Operations

Company Rating: 3.6 (93 reviews)

Company Size: 1k-5k

Vibe Markers: 💻 Open Source, 🔥 Hot

Experience Level: Senior

Job Description

Role

Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for leading design, review, and stamping of detailed electrical power distribution and lighting system designs for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and high-tech industrial facilities. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring code compliance, performing technical analyses, and providing client-facing engineering leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, review, and stamping of low- and medium-voltage power distribution and lighting systems in compliance with NEC and applicable NFPA guidelines.
• Produce coordinated design deliverables using AutoCAD and integrate power distribution equipment data into documentation.
• Perform modeling and engineering analyses including arc flash hazard analyses, load flow studies, short circuit calculations, and coordination studies.
• Manage QA/QC workflows: peer reviews, design validation, and site walkthroughs to ensure design intent and performance goals are met.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors to clarify scope, evaluate equipment substitutions, respond to RFIs, and oversee submittal reviews.
• Coordinate and integrate electrical drawings and fabrication packages using Bluebeam; support commissioning, troubleshooting, and turnover activities.
• Prepare basis of design (BOD) documents, system narratives, manpower estimates, proposals, and technical specifications aligned to client requirements and codes (IBC, IFC).
• Mentor and coach junior staff, participate in risk assessments, and contribute to workplace safety in alignment with NFPA 70E and site-specific OSHA requirements.
• Support project scheduling and cost estimation by providing input on scope, vendor lead times, and constructability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required (qualifies for licensure in state of practice).
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of practice or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months of employment.
• Experience designing low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, emergency/UPS systems, and lighting controls for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or related high-tech industries.
• Required experience with Navisworks, EasyPower and/or similar programs; experience with AutoCAD and Revit is a plus.
• Professional knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and working knowledge of IBC, IFC, and NFPA guidelines.
• Demonstrated field verification, site walk, and on-site troubleshooting experience.
• Strong client interfacing, technical documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 - $140,000 per year (depending on location, education, experience, and related certifications).
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching; professional development and training; generous PTO and paid holidays.

AI & Innovation

• The firm provides responsible access to industry-leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and secure tool integrations, plus training and support to leverage AI as a productivity and workflow enhancement tool.

Tech Stack

AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Navisworks, EasyPower, Revit, AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms

Skills

Electrical System Design, Code Compliance, Project Coordination, QA/QC, Technical Documentation, Client Communication, Mentoring, Risk Assessment, Field Verification, Troubleshooting, Commissioning, Interdisciplinary Coordination, Scheduling & Cost Estimation

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 401(k) company matching
• Professional development and training
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays
• Access to AI/LLM and vibe-coding platforms and related training