Electrical Project Manager (P.E.)

Job Type

Direct hire

Location

Austin, TX

Reports To

Vice President of MEP Department

Position Type

Full-time

Job Overview

The Electrical Project Manager (P.E.) provides electrical engineering and project leadership for a wide range of projects, performing and guiding engineering analysis, design, plan review, and construction administration activities. This role applies advanced engineering concepts, principles, and practices to deliver technically sound, well-coordinated electrical designs while supporting overall MEP project execution.

The Electrical Project Manager is a key technical and project point of contact for electrical design, coordinating across disciplines to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, meet quality and regulatory standards, and reflect a commitment to technical excellence and client satisfaction.

The position operates with limited direction and requires initiative, sound judgment, and resourcefulness in researching precedents, evaluating alternatives, and developing engineering solutions for new or unusual challenges. Work products are periodically reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance with applicable codes and standards, and effectiveness in meeting project objectives.

In addition to hands-on engineering responsibilities, this role provides project-based leadership by coordinating multidisciplinary design efforts, serving as a primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders, and guiding project teams toward scope, schedule, quality, and budget goals. This position does not include direct personnel management responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Electrical Engineering and Design

• Perform electrical engineering analysis, calculations, and system design for a variety of project types and sizes.
• Develop electrical plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with project requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Collect, organize, and interpret project-related data to support design decisions.
• Evaluate design alternatives and recommend appropriate engineering solutions.
• Prepare and review construction documents for technical accuracy and coordination.
• Conduct field observations and construction administration activities to verify compliance with design intent, plans, and specifications.
• Apply and maintain compliance with local, state, and national codes and regulatory requirements.
• Use AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering design and analysis tools to support project delivery.

Project Management and Coordination

• Serve as project manager on small to moderately complex projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Coordinate electrical design efforts with mechanical, plumbing, and other disciplines to ensure integrated MEP solutions.
• Develop and manage project schedules and support the timely completion of project milestones.
• Provide project-level technical direction to designers and engineers assigned to projects.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders on assigned projects.
• Prepare, review, and communicate technical requirements, drawings, and specifications to project team members and external partners.
• Support quality control and quality assurance processes by reviewing work for consistency, accuracy, and compliance with firm standards.

Client Interaction and Business Development

• Support marketing and business development efforts through technical input, project pursuit support, and proposal development.
• Assist with estimating and scoping work for potential projects.
• Maintain positive client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality project delivery.
• Introduce additional MEP services through responsive communication and support collaboration with other technical disciplines as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year university and at least 6 years of engineering work experience; 8 to 10 years of experience is desired.
• Alternatively, a master's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and at least 5 years of engineering work experience; 7 to 9+ years of experience is desired for a candidate with a master's degree.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with leadership staff, designers, and engineers from other departments.
• Commissioning experience or familiarity with electrical system commissioning is a plus.

Benefits

• 22–28 days of paid time off.
• 8 paid holidays.
• 401(k) and defined pension plan.
• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance ($30,000 benefit).
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional voluntary life insurance for the employee, their spouse, and each dependent child.
• Reimbursement for job-related professional development.