Senior Electrical Engineer - Healthcare
Company: DBR
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description HIRING AN SENIOR ELECTRICAL
ENGINEER - HEALTHCARE IN HOUSTON DBR is hiring a Senior Electrical
Engineer to lead technical and quality standards in the Houston
office. This key role demands a senior expert who can ensure the
integrity, safety, and performance of electrical systems for
complex healthcare projects while guiding and mentoring the next
generation of engineers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the senior
technical reviewer and responsible Professional Engineer (PE) for
all electrical engineering deliverables, including medium- and
low-voltage power distribution, emergency power systems, lighting,
grounding, and specialized systems. Develop, implement, and
continuously improve the Electrical Discipline's Quality Control
processes and checkpoints, ensuring all designs are robust,
coordinated, and meet the highest standards of the firm and the
industry. Maintain expert-level, up-to-date knowledge of and ensure
strict adherence to all relevant codes, including the NEC, NFPA 99
(Healthcare Facilities), NFPA 110 (Emergency Power), FGI Guidelines
for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities,
and Texas state regulations such as TDSHS. Collaborate closely with
Project Managers (PMs) and the Healthcare Practice Leader to define
the electrical design scope, manage the engineering budget and
labor hours, and proactively mitigate technical risks to guarantee
projects are delivered on time and within financial targets. Act as
a senior-level technical contact for key healthcare clients,
establishing trust and providing strategic counsel on critical
infrastructure planning, redundancy, and long-term facility
life-cycle cost analysis with supporting Project Manager. Provide
strategic direction and daily operational oversight for the Dallas
Electrical Engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture
focused on technical excellence and client service. Mentor and
coach engineers at all levels, helping them advance toward PE
licensure, develop specialized healthcare system expertise, and
enhance their QA/QC skillset. Work with firm leadership to forecast
personnel needs, participate in recruitment of senior staff, and
conduct performance reviews to develop the overall strength of the
electrical practice area. Perform additional assignments as
requested/needed. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s in Electrical or
Architectural Engineering, ABET accredited degree. A minimum of 15
years of progressive, hands-on experience in the design of
electrical systems for the built environment. A minimum of 6–8
years of dedicated, senior-level experience in healthcare MEP
consulting, specifically designing and managing projects for acute
care hospitals, medical centers, and specialized clinical
facilities. Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, with
current registration in Texas (or the ability to obtain it via
comity within 6 months). And eligible for multistate registrations.
Expert proficiency in the design of redundant and reliable
electrical distribution systems, emergency power generation and
paralleling, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, and
complex lighting control systems. CONTACT PERSON : Lisa Ferrell at
careers@dbrinc.com This job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be
assigned at any time with or without notice. Employees will be
required to follow any other job-related instructions and to
perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
This job description may be revised upon development of other
duties and changes in responsibilities.
Keywords: DBR, Texas City , Senior Electrical Engineer - Healthcare, Engineering , Houston, Texas
