Senior Design Engineer

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
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