Lead Electrical Engineer - Austin

O'Connell Robertson • Austin, TX

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About The Position

O’Connell Robertson is seeking a licensed electrical engineer to work with its Austin engineering team on K–12 and healthcare building design. The role coordinates engineering team members and consultant responsibilities for studies, designs, and construction documents across projects of varying scales. The engineer collaborates with the firm’s engineers, architects, and interior designers in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, and provides critical insight to project teams to help clients achieve their goals and ensure the built environment reflects design intent.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• At least 7 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Revit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment.
• Collaborate with the firm’s engineers, architects, and interior designers in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio.
• Perform site surveys and coordinate with electric utilities to assess renovation or new-construction needs.
• Design building electrical systems, including power distribution and lighting, with familiarity in fire alarm and low-voltage systems.
• Coordinate construction documents for small- to medium-sized projects.
• Review construction-administration-related items and perform site observations during construction.
• Apply codes, standards, and guidelines related to building design.
• Use software for electrical load calculations, short-circuit analysis, and lighting calculations.
• Mentor and train junior-level team members.
• Develop solutions to electrical-system challenges in coordination with other disciplines.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits.
• Flexible employee work schedules accommodating work hours and locations.
• A team culture supporting personal and career development and workplace diversity.
• Inspiring workspaces.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior