Hybrid Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Design

at Michael Baker International

• Job title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Design
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $110,000 - $170,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dallas, United States

About the role

• Senior Electrical Engineer leading electrical design for healthcare and commercial projects at Michael Baker International. Collaborating with teams on innovative electrical systems from planning to construction support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical construction documents, including layouts, details, and specifications.
• Engineer complete building systems—lighting, power distribution, and specialty electrical systems—across a variety of project types.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and other disciplines to deliver integrated building solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Engage with clients in business development activities, support proposal development, and contribute to business growth.
• Perform advanced analysis, calculations, and design evaluations for electrical power and lighting systems.
• Use Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD to produce construction drawings and design electrical systems, including device layouts, circuiting, lighting, and panel schedules.
• Review project requirements and coordinate with other disciplines to refine design strategies and respond to evolving project conditions.
• Participate in client meetings, assess project needs, present design concepts, and adjust plans to meet client expectations.
• Develop scope of work, develop pricing and technical documentation, and create fee estimates for proposals.
• Communicate technical and program information clearly to team members, management, and clients.
• Coordinate or perform field work to gather data and verify existing conditions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
• Conduct internal technical reviews and quality control checks on project deliverables.
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Edit and review technical specifications and contribute written narratives for project documentation.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and perform site visits during construction.
• Support additional tasks, assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of related experience required for this position
• Professional engineering (PE) license required
• Experience in building electrical design
• Experience with the National Electrical Code and basic power calculations
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills to effectively interface and communicate with team members, customers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Familiarity with industry local codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects
• Knowledge of SKM and/or Easy Power software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and PDF software such as Adobe or Bluebeam
• Ability to be self-motivated and to research and troubleshoot problems as they arise
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines
• Complete work in an efficient and accurate manner
• Ability to train, mentor and supervise junior engineers
• Availability to occasionally travel to project locations

Benefits

• 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