Sr. Electrical Engineer

RPT Alliance • Houston, TX

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About The Position

RPT Alliance, a Bowman Company, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its team in Houston, Texas. The role provides technical expertise, project oversight, and mentorship to advance the electrical engineering discipline and ensure high-quality project delivery. Depending on the level of the position, it may also involve project coordination, engineering strategy, and stakeholder engagement. The work is highly independent and autonomous, with leadership responsibilities that can include managing the electrical engineering team and overseeing the design and implementation of electrical systems.

The engineer supports facilities through engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. The position also contributes to proposal efforts, project scoping and estimation, schedule and progress reporting, and strategic decisions affecting the functional area.

Bowman describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to serving clients. The company offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility varying by position, location, and employment status.

Requirements

• 4–10+ years of experience, depending on the position level.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Advanced proficiency in electrical engineering software and tools.
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• In-depth understanding of power distribution, control systems, and electrical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to develop and implement electrical engineering standards and guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal facilitation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment sizing and selection, alternative analyses, and other engineering deliverables.
• Support the engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of facilities.
• Present engineering and design deliverables to project members, cross-functional teams, senior leadership, external vendors, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Plan, forecast, and track deliverable progress to support project reporting and schedule requirements.
• Identify scope changes and estimate their impact on effort and schedule.
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical equipment, conduit, and wiring calculations, requisitions, lists, studies, reports, bills of materials, and designs.
• Support proposals by evaluating requests for proposals, identifying deliverables, and estimating required effort.
• Participate in project scoping and estimation.
• Provide strategic direction, technical oversight, and mentorship to the electrical engineering discipline in a senior role.
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan.
• Provide input to strategic decisions affecting the functional area of responsibility.
• Participate in stakeholder management, Fit/Gap analysis, and needs analysis.
• At the highest discipline level, manage the electrical engineering team, oversee electrical systems design and implementation, support strategic planning and project coordination, and provide expertise and guidance.
• Work autonomously.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

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