Electrical Engineer Jobs in Dallas, TX
Electrical Engineer jobs in Dallas are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in Las Colinas, the Uptown corridor, and the Telecom Corridor in Richardson across energy, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing. Employers hiring right now include Shield AI, Arcadis, and HDR. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Overview:
The Senior Electrical Engineer contributes and works with the project team in the development and project completion of assigned engineering projects. Responsibilities will include completing project tasks within a specified budget and schedule, frequently interacting and working directly with clients as well as analyzing processes and systems to identify ways to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs in collaboration with the project team.
DURING YOUR WORKDAY, YOU WILL:
- Lead the project team to create an action plan for the development and project completion of assigned engineering projects, ensuring projects remain within a specified budget and schedule.
- Be responsible for bringing project from the design stage through to completion with multiple project team members.
- Interact and work directly with clients, conducts preliminary evaluations, prepares various reports, produces detailed technical specifications and drawing packages, and prepares permit submittals for engineering projects.
- Balance multiple tasks on multiple projects.
- Coordinate with the project team regarding RFIs, submittals, contract modifications, and other changes to the project.
- Analyze processes and systems to identify ways to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with the Project Managers to identify and troubleshoot problems.
- Coordinate with other engineering departments when necessary.
- Participate in site visits, agency meetings, and municipal meetings as needed.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Texas Professional Engineer registration or the ability to acquire registration quickly through reciprocity.
- 7 to 10 years’ professional experience required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
- Design and plan production experience utilizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and/or Revit is required.
- Experience with Arc Flash software such as eTap or SKM is required.
- Extensive knowledge of the NEC.
- The ability to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time is required.
- The ability to work alone but also effectively as part of a team is required.
- Requires process-oriented thinking with strong organizational and technical skills.
- Requires excellent communication, and the ability to take and understand directives from Project Engineers and Project Managers.
- The ability to complete work consistently, with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying demands from Project Managers is required.
- Prefer candidates with US BASED experience in acquiring permits from review agencies on a local, state, and federal level, including direct coordination and communication.
- Candidates are required to have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record as determined by McKim & Creed.
- Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
- Professional Engineer Licensure - Texas
WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
- Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave
- Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
- Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
- Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
- Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
- Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.
McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.
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Who's Hiring
- Shield AI14
- Arcadis5

- HDR4

- Garver4

- DLR4

Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate30
- Consulting & Professional Services27
- Aerospace & Defense15
- Manufacturing7
- Technology & Software5
Electrical Engineer Jobs in Dallas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a electrical engineer job in Dallas?
Focus your search on Dallas's strongest hiring sectors: energy and utilities along the Stemmons Freeway corridor, defense contractors in the Las Colinas and Irving area, and semiconductor or telecom firms in the Richardson Telecom Corridor. Candidates with power systems, embedded systems, or RF engineering experience tend to move fastest. Tailoring your resume to the specific discipline a Dallas employer works in gives you a clear edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire electrical engineers in Dallas?
Employers hiring electrical engineers in Dallas right now include Shield AI, Arcadis, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Dallas attracts a mix of large defense and energy primes, regional utilities, and growing semiconductor and industrial automation firms, so openings exist across employer sizes and specialties.
Are there remote electrical engineer jobs in Dallas?
Yes, though remote work is limited for electrical engineers because most roles involve hands-on lab work, site visits, or hardware testing. About 13% of electrical engineer openings tied to Dallas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote. Design and systems engineering roles focused on CAD, simulation, or documentation are the most likely to offer schedule flexibility in Dallas.
How can I get a electrical engineer job in Dallas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Dallas is through internships or co-op programs with the area's defense and energy employers, many of which maintain structured early-career pipelines. Look for associate or junior engineer titles at industrial automation firms in the Irving and Carrollton areas, or entry-level roles at regional utilities. A degree from UT Dallas or Texas A&M, combined with any lab or project experience, carries strong recognition with Dallas hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most electrical engineers in Dallas?
Most electrical engineer openings in Dallas sit in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Aerospace & Defense, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Dallas's concentration of defense contractors, power grid infrastructure operators, and semiconductor design centers creates consistent year-round demand across those sectors.
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