Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX
Electrical Design Engineer jobs in Austin, Texas concentrate in the Domain, Mueller, and the Route 130 corridor, with strong demand across semiconductor, defense electronics, and energy technology. Employers actively hiring include Amazon, Tesla, and Apple. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Our electrical team owns and designs the complete power system from medium voltage distribution down to 120V loads. You’ll coordinate across disciplines and partner with Construction to take projects from design through energization. Your skills and knowledge will grow exponentially as you tackle and solve problems related to design, procurement lead times and constructability.
The role requires a highly organized mindset, the ability to drive multi-disciplinary projects, and consistent high performance. This is a full-time, onsite role in Austin.
What You'll Do
- Own electrical power distribution design from scope through construction
- Apply the National Electrical Code (NEC) to develop code-compliant designs
- Coordinate with Design Managers, Manufacturing, Construction and other stakeholders
- Prepare IFP/IFC electrical deliverables (single-line diagrams, panel schedules, grounding drawings, underground conduit drawings, power plans, lighting layouts) in Revit MEP
- Perform field walks and surveys with peers and Construction
- Review equipment submittals and specifications
- Answer RFIs and design questions
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
- 3-5 years of experience in commercial and/or industrial MEP electrical design
- Proficiency preparing and completing electrical deliverables using Revit MEP
- Experience using the NEC to calculate overcurrent protection for conductors and transformers, as well as size conductors and grounding
- Experience designing low voltage distribution (480V to 120V)
- Highly organized, able to prioritize and multitask across projects and comfortable working across disciplines. Strong desire to be part of Tesla and a world-class team focused on achieving amazing results
- Experience with lighting calculations using ElumTools is a plus
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Our electrical team owns and designs the complete power system from medium voltage distribution down to 120V loads. You’ll coordinate across disciplines and partner with Construction to take projects from design through energization. Your skills and knowledge will grow exponentially as you tackle and solve problems related to design, procurement lead times and constructability.
The role requires a highly organized mindset, the ability to drive multi-disciplinary projects, and consistent high performance. This is a full-time, onsite role in Austin.
What You'll Do
- Own electrical power distribution design from scope through construction
- Apply the National Electrical Code (NEC) to develop code-compliant designs
- Coordinate with Design Managers, Manufacturing, Construction and other stakeholders
- Prepare IFP/IFC electrical deliverables (single-line diagrams, panel schedules, grounding drawings, underground conduit drawings, power plans, lighting layouts) in Revit MEP
- Perform field walks and surveys with peers and Construction
- Review equipment submittals and specifications
- Answer RFIs and design questions
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
- 3-5 years of experience in commercial and/or industrial MEP electrical design
- Proficiency preparing and completing electrical deliverables using Revit MEP
- Experience using the NEC to calculate overcurrent protection for conductors and transformers, as well as size conductors and grounding
- Experience designing low voltage distribution (480V to 120V)
- Highly organized, able to prioritize and multitask across projects and comfortable working across disciplines. Strong desire to be part of Tesla and a world-class team focused on achieving amazing results
- Experience with lighting calculations using ElumTools is a plus
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon23
- Tesla14
- Apple9
- Fluidstack6
- Jabil3
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Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an electrical design engineer job in Austin?
Target Austin's semiconductor fabrication and chip design firms, defense electronics contractors near the Austin-Pflugerville corridor, and the growing clean energy hardware companies clustered around the Domain and East Austin. Candidates with PCB layout, power systems, or embedded hardware experience move fastest here. A portfolio of completed designs and familiarity with Austin's dominant toolchains, such as Cadence or Altium, gives a clear edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire electrical design engineers in Austin?
Employers hiring electrical design engineers in Austin right now include Amazon, Tesla, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Austin's hiring mix skews toward semiconductor IP firms, defense primes with local engineering centers, and hardware-forward startups that need engineers who can take a design from schematic to prototype.
Are there remote electrical design engineer jobs in Austin?
Yes, but with limits. Electrical design engineering involves lab work, hardware validation, and physical prototyping that generally require on-site presence, so fully remote roles are less common than in purely software-focused fields. About 26% of electrical design engineer openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The work most likely to be done remotely in Austin is schematic capture, simulation, and documentation rather than bring-up or test.
How can I get an electrical design engineer job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is through co-op or new-grad programs at the semiconductor and defense firms that maintain structured hiring pipelines in the area. Entry-level titles like junior hardware engineer, electrical systems associate, or test development engineer often serve as the first step. Austin's active hardware startup scene is also worth targeting, as early-stage companies frequently hire engineers at the associate level and offer broader scope than large established employers.
Which industries hire the most electrical design engineers in Austin?
Austin electrical design engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Retail, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Austin's position as a major semiconductor design hub, combined with significant defense electronics and utility-scale energy investment in the region, keeps demand for electrical design engineers consistently high across those sectors.
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