Electrical Design Leader

Vantage Recruiting

Birmingham, AL

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

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