Electrical Design Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Design Leader

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Location: Birmingham, AL

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Leader to manage and guide multidisciplinary engineering and design teams on complex, heavy industrial projects. This role is ideal for a licensed Electrical Engineer (PE preferred) or a highly experienced Senior Designer with 15–20 years of relevant experience. The candidate will play a critical role in delivering high-quality electrical designs, coordinating across disciplines, and ensuring successful project execution from concept through completion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage teams of electrical engineers and designers on large-scale industrial projects
• Develop technical scopes of work and detailed electrical equipment specifications
• Design and review key electrical deliverables, including: single-line diagrams, motor elementary diagrams, interconnection diagrams, power distribution plans, cable schedules, lighting and grounding plans
• Direct and oversee the production of design deliverables to ensure quality and accuracy
• Review and approve vendor drawings and technical submittals
• Perform FEL (Front-End Loading) estimates (FEL 1, 2, and 3)
• Collaborate with other discipline leads and clients to resolve technical challenges and drive project solutions
• Conduct site walk-downs to gather field data and verify design conditions
• Participate in client meetings, bid walk-downs, and project reviews

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering OR 15–20 years of relevant experience as a Senior Electrical Designer
• Proven experience leading teams on complex, multi-discipline industrial projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical design standards, codes, and best practices
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work both in-office and in field environments

Preferred Experience:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required
• Heavy industrial project experience (e.g., manufacturing, chemical, energy, or similar sectors)
• Experience with project estimation and front-end engineering design (FEL phases)
• Demonstrated ability to interface directly with clients and stakeholders