Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Design)

 

Senior Electrical Engineer — Austin, TX 

Help shape the future of high‑performance buildings and critical infrastructure.

Michael Baker International is growing in Austin, and we’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who wants to do meaningful, high‑impact work. You’ll lead electrical design from concept through construction on projects that matter — healthcare facilities, mission‑critical environments, higher‑education campuses, and complex commercial buildings.

This is a role for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. If you’re passionate about designing resilient, intelligent, future‑ready systems, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Do

• Lead electrical system design for lighting, power distribution, and specialty systems across diverse project types.
• Produce high‑quality construction documents, drawings, and specifications using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Partner with architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and other disciplines to deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Guide junior engineers through mentorship, technical reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Engage with clients, participate in project meetings, and present design concepts with clarity and confidence.
• Support business development through proposal input, scope development, and fee estimates.
• Conduct field investigations, review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction‑phase support.
• Stay current with industry standards and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in building electrical design
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and power system fundamentals
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and PDF markup tools
• Experience with SKM and/or EasyPower
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits

Bonus Points

• Design‑Build project experience
• Medium‑voltage design experience
• Lightning protection system design
• LEED accreditation
• Experience with AGI32 or ElumTools
• Familiarity with telecommunications, security, AV, intercom, and other special systems

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Michael Baker, you’ll join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team within our Integrated Design and Advisory group — a national network of 850+ professionals delivering innovative solutions across industries including aerospace, healthcare, defense, life sciences, and more.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Clear pathways for advancement
• Opportunities to work on large, complex, meaningful projects
• A culture that values creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning

Your expertise will help shape resilient, intelligent, high‑performance buildings that stand the test of time. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to meet you.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position $120,097 - 208,053 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.   

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance 
• 401k Retirement Plan 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability 
• Professional and personal development 
• Generous paid time off 
• Commuter and wellness benefits 

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Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatme