Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Electrical Engineer/Project Manager

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location: West Houston, TX – (onsite 4 days/week, off every other Friday)

Salary: $150k-190k

The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Holiday

Summary:

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer/Project Manager for a direct-hire opportunity in West Houston, TX. The desired candidate will have 10–15+ years of electrical engineering experience, with strong expertise in medium- and low-voltage power systems for infrastructure or industrial projects.

This position will provide technical and project leadership throughout the full project lifecycle, including proposal development, planning, design, construction support, and closeout. The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers and designers.

***Remote 1 day/week, and off every other Friday***

Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical design efforts for water and wastewater treatment projects
• Manage projects throughout the full lifecycle, including: Pre-proposal support and scope development; Design deliverables at the 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC stages; Bidding and construction-phase services
• Serve as the primary client point of contact and lead project meetings
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget
• Oversee the preparation of: Engineering calculations and technical analyses; Electrical drawings and technical specifications; Procurement and construction documents
• Lead the design of electrical systems, including: Medium- and low-voltage power distribution; Motor control centers; Engine generators and backup power systems; Paralleling switchgear and protective relaying; Lighting, grounding, and associated control systems
• Prepare and evaluate proposals, technical reports, cost estimates, and engineering analyses
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and instrumentation and controls teams to deliver integrated designs
• Lead QA/QC reviews and ensure the quality and accuracy of project deliverables
• Review and respond to submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings during construction
• Support OPCC development and quantity takeoffs
• Mentor junior engineers and designers by providing technical guidance, design direction, and quality oversight
• Review work products and provide constructive feedback
• Support employee training, onboarding, and development
• Help establish engineering standards, best practices, and design expectations across the team

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Active Professional Engineer license in Texas
• 10–15+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably within a consulting, A&E, or MEP environment
• Strong experience with: Medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems; Switchgear, generators, and protective relaying; Electrical system design for infrastructure or industrial projects
• Proven experience managing projects, clients, and engineering teams
• Experience preparing and reviewing construction documents and technical specifications
• Strong knowledge of the NEC and other applicable electrical codes
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills

Preferred Skills:

• Oklahoma Professional Engineer license
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Familiarity with distributed energy systems and system integration
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Knowledge of: Arc flash and coordination studies; VFD systems and motor control design; SCADA and instrumentation and controls coordination
• Experience supporting FAT and SAT testing
• Experience working with public agencies or municipal clients

If you are interested in this Sr. Electrical Engineer/Project Manager job, then please click apply through Akkodis.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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