Electrical Project Manager (P.E.) | Austin, TX | Hybrid

Purple Cow Recruiting•Austin, TX

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is hiring an Electrical Project Manager (P.E.) for a full-time hybrid position based in Austin, Texas. The role serves as the primary technical and project point of contact for electrical design on complex MEP projects, coordinating across disciplines. It provides electrical engineering and project leadership, including analysis, design, plan review, and construction administration. The project-based leadership role guides teams toward scope, schedule, quality, and budget goals, without direct personnel management responsibilities. The position includes electrical engineering design and analysis for projects of varied types and sizes, preparation and review of plans and construction documents, field observations, and coordination with mechanical, plumbing, and other disciplines. The project manager oversees small to moderately complex projects and serves as a primary contact for clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. The role also supports business development, proposal development, project scoping, and client relationships. The position is based in Austin and uses a hybrid work arrangement. Work includes multidisciplinary MEP coordination, field observations, and construction administration. Compensation details are shared during a recruiter conversation.

Requirements

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year university required.
At least 6 years of engineering work experience required. Candidates with a Master's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of engineering work experience will also be considered.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
Attention to detail.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with leadership, designers, and engineers from other departments.

Nice To Haves

8–10 years of engineering work experience preferred, or 7–9+ years with a Master's degree.
PMP certification preferred.
Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
Leadership experience preferred.
Electrical system commissioning experience or familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical engineering analysis, calculations, and system design for projects of varied types and sizes.
Develop electrical plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with project requirements, codes, and industry standards.
Collect, organize, and interpret project data to support design decisions.
Evaluate design alternatives and recommend engineering solutions.
Prepare and review construction documents for technical accuracy and coordination.
Conduct field observations and construction administration to verify compliance with design intent, plans, and specifications.
Maintain compliance with local, state, and national codes and regulatory requirements.
Use AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering design and analysis tools.
Manage scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables as project manager on small to moderately complex projects.
Coordinate electrical design with mechanical, plumbing, and other disciplines for integrated MEP solutions.
Develop and manage project schedules and milestones.
Provide project-level technical direction to assigned designers and engineers.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Communicate technical requirements, drawings, and specifications to project teams and external partners.
Support QA/QC by reviewing work for consistency, accuracy, and compliance with firm standards.
Support marketing and business development through technical input, pursuit support, and proposal development.
Assist with estimating and scoping work for potential projects.
Maintain positive client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality delivery.
Introduce additional MEP services and support collaboration with other technical disciplines.