Electrical Engineer Contractor Jobs in Austin, TX

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

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If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

The Engineer II is a mid-level engineering position responsible for providing technical engineering information and support to the senior engineers to ensure that projects comply with the project requirements and all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications. Knowledge of various electrical engineering concepts, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, and value engineering related to designing state-of-the-art, constructible projects.

• Oversee junior engineers, designers, and staff assigned to your work or team. In this instance, an Engineer II would feel comfortable and capable of leading projects of limited scope.

• Review, comment, and process equipment and system submittals in coordination with the Engineer of Record.

• Generate electrical specifications appropriate for the project.

• Develop a complete and accurate sequence of operations for all designed systems.

• Working knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.

• Perform process coordination between architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and all electrical trades.

• Prepare designs, check, and specify power, lighting, and auxiliary systems.

• Prepare power system single-line diagrams, including feeder, over current protection sizing, and equipment elevations.

• Conduct short circuit, over current protection device coordination studies, and Arc Flash mitigation Studies.

• Perform calculations to determine distribution capacity due to voltage drop, voltage droop, or underground heat effect (Neher-McGrath).

• Coordinate your work with the project Specifications or equipment buy-out.

• Visit job sites to field survey existing electrical conditions.

• May include on-site field assignments

• Utilize engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short circuit currents.

• Conduct value engineering functions.

• Attend project design team meetings. Interface with various team members, particularly the client, architect, and mechanical contractor/engineer.

• Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.

• Represent the design group during the construction to ensure the operations team is provided with proper and timely information for installation. This will include attendance at Owner and Contractor meetings.

• The duties and responsibilities describe this position's general nature and scope of work. This is a partial listing, and other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or equivalent experience.

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of Engineering Experience

• This candidate may have completed the Engineer-In-Training and is encouraged to pursue registration as a Professional Engineer.

• LEED AP® is desired for this position.

• Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience

• Teamwork

• Productivity

• Strategic thinking

• Requires working electrical engineering knowledge, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, and value engineering related to designing state-of-the-art constructible projects.

• Fully competent in the majority of Engineer I skills.

• High-rise residential, Commercial, and Data Center experience is a plus.

• Proficiency in Analytics programs for short circuit and over-current coordination and arc flash analysis programs.

• Fluency with the Codes.

• Working knowledge of the energy efficiency requirements.

• Proficient in Autodesk, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); illumination software

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary

• Ability to work to meet deadlines and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude

• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position

• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

• Up to 25% (Does not include local field visits)

• General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions, such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning

• Noise level is usually low to medium

• Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.

• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.

Rosendin Electric is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership

• 401K

• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Disability Income Protection Insurance

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.