Senior Electrical Engineer PE San Antonio

Senior Electrical Engineer, PE (Building Design)

Company Name: Michael Baker International
Division: Integrated Design & Advisory (IDA)
Location: San Antonio, TX
Industry Focus: Healthcare, Mission Critical, Higher Education, Commercial, & Critical Infrastructure Projects
Work Setting: Full-Time | Hybrid Collaboration & Field Coordination
Base Salary: $120,000 – $208,000 annually (DOE)
Total Compensation Package: Comprehensive benefits, retirement, wellness, PTO, and professional development programs
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

This is a senior-level leadership opportunity for an electrical engineer who wants to work on complex, high-performance facilities that directly impact critical infrastructure and community development. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, PE, you will lead the design and coordination of sophisticated electrical building systems across healthcare, mission critical, higher education, and large-scale commercial projects. From concept through construction, you’ll play a key role in delivering resilient, intelligent, and future-ready environments.

The Integrated Design & Advisory (IDA) group combines architecture, engineering, planning, and strategic advisory services into a highly collaborative project delivery model. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives solving technically demanding challenges while mentoring junior staff, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to meaningful projects that require both technical depth and strategic thinking.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the design and coordination of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and specialty systems across complex building projects
• Produce and oversee high-quality construction documents, drawings, and specifications utilizing Revit and AutoCAD
• Coordinate closely with architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver fully integrated solutions
• Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance, reviews, and collaborative knowledge sharing
• Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and technical discussions with confidence and professionalism
• Support business development efforts through proposal participation, scope development, and fee estimating
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and construction-phase support activities including RFIs, submittals, and technical coordination
• Ensure compliance with NEC standards, project specifications, and engineering best practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and technical excellence across the engineering team
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and schedule accountability

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience: 10 years of experience in building electrical systems design
• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Software: Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and PDF markup tools
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of NEC standards, power systems, and building electrical infrastructure
• Analysis Software: Experience with SKM and/or EasyPower
• Communication: Strong client-facing communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines effectively
• Travel: Willingness to travel occasionally for project and site support needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Design-build project experience
• Medium-voltage electrical design expertise
• Lightning protection system design experience
• LEED accreditation or sustainability-focused design exposure
• Experience with AGI32 or ElumTools
• Familiarity with telecommunications, security, AV, intercom, and specialty systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development and career advancement support
• Wellness and commuter benefits
• Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure and building projects

About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a nationally recognized engineering, consulting, planning, and architecture firm with more than 85 years of experience delivering infrastructure and building solutions across the United States. Through its Integrated Design & Advisory (IDA) division, the firm provides multidisciplinary architecture and engineering services supporting healthcare, federal, aviation, mission critical, higher education, rail, transit, and industrial markets. Known for technical excellence and collaborative project delivery, Michael Baker International combines large-scale resources with integrated design expertise to solve complex infrastructure challenges nationwide.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Michael Baker International. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

Keywords

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Salary : $120,000 - $208,000