Senior Electrical Engineer

Halff has an immediate opening for an experienced Electrical Engineer with an active Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license to join our growing MEP team in San Antonio, Texas. The ideal candidate will have experience in building systems design and electrical engineering.

About the Role

Electrical Engineers at Halff play a key role in the planning, design, and implementation of reliable and efficient electrical systems. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity with potential for business and personal growth, including ownership in the firm.

For the Senior Electrical Engineer role, responsibilities include providing senior-level technical cross-review of MEP projects, managing junior engineers, overseeing projects and clients, and developing proposals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and modify electrical systems, components, and equipment to meet project requirements and client specifications.
• Prepare detailed electrical designs, schematics, calculations, and construction documents for electrical and lighting systems.
• Perform feasibility studies, engineering analyses, and system evaluations to support project planning and execution.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, identify root causes, and recommend innovative solutions and design improvements.
• Manage or support electrical engineering projects from conception through completion while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, technicians, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, structural, and civil engineers, to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs.
• Design, lay out, and circuit electrical equipment and systems, including lighting, power distribution, HVAC equipment, plumbing equipment, and associated controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements throughout all phases of a project.
• Conduct risk assessments and support the development of safety procedures to promote a safe working environment.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, reports, design analyses, calculations, test plans, and user manuals.
• Maintain accurate records of project milestones, design revisions, and system performance for future reference and quality assurance.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to team members while fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
• Create complete electrical engineering construction documents, plans, specifications, calculations, and design analyses for commercial, municipal, and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program.
• At least 5 years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.
• For the Senior Electrical Engineer role: At least 10 years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities; federal experience is a plus.
• Project management experience required.
• Familiarity with REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Experience with electrical analysis/design software such as SKM, ETAP, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of lighting systems, lighting controls, power distribution, branch circuit design, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with industry codes, standards, and regulations, including NEC, NFPA 70E, IESNA, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and applicable IEC standards.
• Ability to prepare detailed electrical plans, specifications, calculations, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to conduct root-cause analyses and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, project managers, clients, and contractors.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ability to assist with proposal development and business development efforts.
• Commitment to professional growth, continuous learning, ethical conduct, and maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.

About Halff

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways.

The Halff MEP Engineering team aims to design buildings that use less energy, generate less waste, and cost less to maintain. We understand there isn’t one right answer to MEP challenges and are experienced in managing multiple projects under Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (plus Veteran's Day for veterans).
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 529 College Savings Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Plan.