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Sr Electrical Engineer

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Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
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Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
Develops electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, system designs, and 3D models across project phases. Reviews deliverables, coordinates with project stakeholders, leads construction administration activities, responds to RFIs, reviews shop drawings, participates in site visits, and supports cost tracking, scope management, risk evaluation, and technical improvements.
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Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:
Responsible for the development of electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout all phases of project design under reduced supervision. Assists in developing electrical system designs and analytical models using working knowledge of applicable codes and standards. Collaborates with engineers, designers, modelers, and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated, high-quality electrical design solutions. Leads construction administration activities as assigned and supports project execution through technical coordination and risk evaluation.
Key Responsibilities:
Assists in the management and production of electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations from conceptual design through construction documents under reduced supervision.
Supports review of electrical deliverables to ensure scope, quality, and coordination standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Assists in development of electrical system designs using working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and industry practices.
Leads construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and participating in site visits, in collaboration with managers.
Utilizes CAD and modeling tools to create and review 2D drawings and 3D electrical models.
Assists project managers with cost tracking, scope management, and technical risk evaluation related to electrical systems.
Participates in professional development and supports implementation of technical and process improvements.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
6+ years of experience in electrical engineering required.
Certifications and Licenses:
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
NCEES record for licensure maintenance preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.


Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.


Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

DPR Construction Austin, Texas, USA Office

310 Comal St Building A, Suite 300, Austin, United States, 78702

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