Electrical Engineer & Facilities Program Manager Austin, TX

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong Facilities Management (FM) expertise to lead the electrical infrastructure and support integrated FM services across a portfolio of leased buildings in Texas and the US West. This role combines deep technical knowledge of electrical systems with strategic oversight of FM supplier performance, compliance, and operational excellence.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for all site electrical systems, including high-voltage distribution, substations, and fire/life safety systems.
• Lead planning and execution of electrical shutdowns, field switching procedures, and arc flash studies.
• Review and approve electrical designs, submittals, and commissioning activities.
• Analyze power monitoring systems (PME) data to optimize performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and emergency response for electrical incidents.
• Identify and implement energy-saving initiatives (e.g., VFDs, lighting upgrades, solar).
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, IEEE, and other applicable codes.
• Provide technical consultation for lab and R&D space requirements.
• Oversee maintenance and upgrades of electrical infrastructure, including 115KV substations and 15KV/480V/208V systems.

• Act as the single point of contact for integrated FM services, ensuring safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee FM supplier performance, contract adherence, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Support multi-site operations and strategic integration of facilities.
• Develop and manage capital and expense investment plans.
• Ensure business continuity through emergency response and disaster recovery planning.
• Collaborate with Finance and Procurement for budget control and vendor management.
• Manage utility bill payments and documentation in compliance with client procedures.
• Coordinate with vendors for delivery of amenity programs and food services.
• Implement recommendations from loss prevention and insurance partners.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Professional Engineer license is a plus)
• 10+ years of experience in electrical systems and facilities operations
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, safety standards, and compliance
• Skilled power monitoring tools, and Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to manage projects, solve problems, and lead teams
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to respond to after-hours electrical or safety events

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Professional Engineer license is a plus)