Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Industrial Power Systems / Mission Critical Power

Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Industrial Power Systems / Mission Critical Power Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Industrial Power Systems / Mission Critical Power Locations: Austin, TX or Dallas, TX Reports To: Technical Leadership Position Overview Seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in industrial power and high-reliability electrical infrastructure. This role focuses on designing, analyzing, and implementing power distribution and control systems that support environments requiring continuous and dependable electrical operation. Projects may include large-scale industrial operations, energy facilities, and critical infrastructure environments. Core Responsibilities Lead engineering efforts related to design and implementation of low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems. Design and evaluate electrical distribution systems including 34.5kV, 13.8kV, 480/277V, 415/240V, and 208/120V configurations. Review multi-discipline technical drawings to ensure proper system integration and coordination. Perform power system studies such as load flow analysis, short-circuit analysis, coordination studies, grounding design, and arc flash assessments. Design, specify and select electrical equipment including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, transfer switches, protective relays, and motor control equipment. Develop engineering documentation, schematics, and technical specifications aligned with applicable electrical codes and standards. Collaborate with technical teams across project phases from design through implementation and system startup. Support equipment testing, commissioning activities, and system troubleshooting. Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency. Prepare technical documentation and reports as required. Maintain awareness of industry developments related to power systems and high-availability infrastructure. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field. Minimum 5 years of experience in power systems, industrial electrical engineering, or related infrastructure environments. Experience with switchgear, UPS, ATS, PDU, transformers, switchboards, protective relays. Strong knowledge of electrical distribution design, codes, and industry standards. Experience specifying and designing industrial electrical equipment and protection systems. Strong analytical and communication abilities. Proficiency in power system modeling and analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification. Experience supporting projects from design through commissioning and field implementation. Background working with large-scale electrical infrastructure or high-availability systems. Familiarity with reliability-focused design practices. Role includes a combination of engineering design work and field involvement supporting installation, testing, or system startup activities. 30% travel required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.