Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Design)

Senior Electrical Engineer - San Antonio, TX

Help shape the future of high-performance buildings and critical infrastructure.

Michael Baker International is growing in San Antonio, Texas and we're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who wants to do meaningful, high-impact work.

You'll lead electrical design from concept through construction on projects that matter - healthcare facilities, mission-critical environments, higher-education campuses, and complex commercial buildings.

This is a role for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

If you're passionate about designing resilient, intelligent, future-ready systems, you'll feel right at home here.

What You'll Do


* Lead electrical system design for lighting, power distribution, and specialty systems across diverse project types.


* Produce high-quality construction documents, drawings, and specifications using Revit and AutoCAD.


* Partner with architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and other disciplines to deliver fully integrated solutions.


* Guide junior engineers through mentorship, technical reviews, and knowledge sharing.


* Engage with clients, participate in project meetings, and present design concepts with clarity and confidence.


* Support business development through proposal input, scope development, and fee estimates.


* Conduct field investigations, review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction-phase support.


* Stay current with industry standards and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.

What You Bring


* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering


* 10+ years of experience in building electrical design


* Active Professional Engineer (PE) license


* Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and power system fundamentals


* Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and PDF markup tools


* Experience with SKM and/or EasyPower


* Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively


* Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines


* A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset


* Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits

Bonus Points


* Design-Build project experience


* Medium-voltage design experience


* Lightning protection system design


* LEED accreditation


* Experience with AGI32 or ElumTools


* Familiarity with telecommunications, security, AV, intercom, and other special systems

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Michael Baker, you'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team within our Integrated Design and Advisory group - a national network of 850+ professionals delivering innovative solutions across industries including aerospace, healthcare, defense, life sciences, and more.

We offer:


* Competitive compensation


* Comprehensive benefits


* Hybrid wor...