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Electrical Engineer

System One • Cypress, TX • 12h ago

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000

Contractor Work Model: Hybrid

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8-5

Company Overview

A growing engineering and consulting firm is expanding their presence in the data center and mission-critical infrastructure space. Their team is focused on delivering high-quality electrical design and project execution across complex, large-scale environments.

As they continue to scale this practice, they are seeking individuals who thrive in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment and want to play a meaningful role in building something from the ground up.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with strong hands-on design experience in power distribution and mission-critical facilities. This individual will play a key role in designing and supporting electrical infrastructure for data center environments while helping shape the growth of an expanding practice.

This role is ideal for someone who still enjoys being deeply involved in design work, is on the path to (or already holds) a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, and is motivated to step into leadership as the team grows.

This is a hybrid position based in the Houston, TX area, offering flexibility within a collaborative, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design efforts for mission-critical and data center facilities

Design medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, including redundancy strategies

Develop single-line diagrams, power distribution layouts, and detailed electrical designs

Perform electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies

Support design of backup power systems including generators, UPS systems, and transfer schemes

Coordinate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, structural, etc.) to ensure integrated design solutions

Interface with utilities and support service entrance and infrastructure planning

Participate in construction support activities including submittal reviews, RFIs, and commissioning

Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best practices

Contribute to mentoring junior engineers and helping build out the electrical team over time

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred)

7-10 years of electrical engineering experience, with strong hands-on design work

Experience in power distribution and/or mission-critical environments (data centers strongly preferred)

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or actively pursuing with a defined timeline

Proficiency with electrical design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SKM or similar)

Strong understanding of medium- and low-voltage systems, backup power, and redundancy design

Ability to operate independently and take ownership of projects in a fast-paced environment

Interest in contributing to a growing team and stepping into future leadership responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Up to $165,000

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Hybrid work environment

Clear path for career growth as the organization expands

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

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