Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

Join a team where electrical engineering expertise, technical problem-solving, and project collaboration are key to success. This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys designing industrial electrical systems and supporting projects from initial design through construction, installation, and start-up. As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will ensure client electrical needs are met through proper design, construction, and start-up. You will work closely with a team of engineers and collaborate with internal teams, including designers, project managers, coordinators, and manufacturing personnel, as well as external clients and suppliers. Success in this role requires an understanding of client budgets, schedules, design criteria, and project-specific requirements.

Duties: Including but not limited to:

• Lead the design and implementation of industrial electrical systems to meet client needs, project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborate with engineers and other internal team members to execute project work and ensure design requirements are met.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, and other external stakeholders throughout the design, construction, and start-up process.
• Develop electrical designs and perform engineering calculations for power and control systems.
• Apply knowledge of industrial electrical systems in at least five of the following areas: power systems, AC drives, lighting, gas detection, fire alarms, lighting controls, and lightning protection systems.
• Apply the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable NFPA codes and standards to electrical system design.
• Understand and plan for equipment installation and start-up requirements.
• Provide support and supervision during equipment installation and commissioning as needed.
• Provide effective client service while managing multiple projects and responding to changes in deadlines, project scope, and design requirements.
• Prepare clear and accurate technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Travel to customer facilities for design meetings, equipment installation supervision, and commissioning, including several overnight stays.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems design, including the ability to perform engineering calculations for power and control systems.
• Proficiency with Revit, SKM Power Tools, and lighting calculation software.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable NFPA codes and standards.
• Experience with power regeneration, medium-voltage systems, and facility energy reduction is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and address technical challenges.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and adapt to changing deadlines, scopes, and design requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals and teams at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
• Team-oriented mindset, initiative, and a commitment to continuously improving technical and professional skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing industrial electrical systems at a consulting engineering firm or Design/Build Electrical Contractor.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Disclaimer:

Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.