Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer (MEP / Building Systems)

Are you an electrical engineering leader ready to move beyond technical production and into a role where you architect the systems that power our communities? We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical linchpin for our Houston-based team. In this role, you aren't just managing circuits; you are a strategic partner, responsible for the technical success and holistic integration of sophisticated MEP systems across some of the most complex facilities in Texas—from high-stakes healthcare environments to cutting-edge industrial hubs.

Joining the firm means stepping into an entrepreneurial, service-driven environment where your expertise directly shapes the built environment. At the firm, we prioritize a "listen-first" philosophy, ensuring our technical solutions are as buildable as they are innovative. With a culture built on transparency, direct access to leadership, and a clear trajectory for professional advancement, this is the ideal platform for a seasoned engineer to leave a lasting legacy while mentoring the next generation of AEC talent.

Core Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee the full lifecycle of electrical system designs, including power distribution, lighting controls, fire alarm systems, and low-voltage integration for high-impact commercial and institutional projects.
• Steer multi-discipline teams from concept through construction completion, ensuring every milestone is met with technical precision, on schedule, and within budget.
• Lead design and construction meetings, serving as the primary technical point of contact to ensure electrical systems are perfectly synchronized with architectural and mechanical requirements.
• Perform and review rigorous engineering calculations and technical reports to ensure total system performance and rigorous compliance with evolving building codes.
• Conduct high-level construction administration, including site visits, RFI resolutions, and submittal reviews to ensure design intent is flawlessly executed in the field.
• Partner with the Marketing Director to support business development initiatives, leveraging your technical credibility to build and maintain premier client relationships.
• Uphold the firm's baseline of excellence by overseeing the technical accuracy of documentation and coaching junior engineers in Revit and AutoCAD workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 8+ years of recent electrical design experience specifically within an MEP, architectural, or engineering consulting firm.
• Expert command of Revit and AutoCAD, with professional experience in Bluebeam and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven track record of managing project budgets, schedules, and multi-discipline coordination.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead client-facing discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.
• LEED AP or similar sustainable design credentials.
• Deep experience in specialized sectors such as Healthcare (ACHA), Aviation, or Laboratory design.
• Demonstrated aptitude for client-facing growth activities and influencing senior-level leadership.

About Johnston, LLC

Johnston, LLC is a premier, integrated architecture and MEP engineering firm with a 25-year legacy of solving unique problems through creative precision. Based in Houston, the firm operates on the core values of trust, respect, and integrity. We are a team of passionate, entrepreneurial professionals who thrive on complexity and never settle for anything less than excellence. With an open-door policy from the CEO and a culture that celebrates both hard work and personal appreciation, we aren't just building projects—we're building careers.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Johnston, LLC. 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.

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