Lead Electrical Engineer

Position Overview

Middough Inc. – a ‘TOP WORKPLACES’ Award Winner – is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Discipline Lead (DL). In this role, you will direct a discipline design team through the entire project cycle from initial concept through successful completion. You will manage the organization, control, integration, and completion of your discipline’s design portion to meet project scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives as defined by the contract and client requirements. A strong technical background is essential to identify issues and initiate corrective actions as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage necessary resources for execution.
• Collect and prepare data/information, perform detailed calculations, and write formal technical reports.
• Develop technical specifications and data sheets, perform technical evaluation of bids, and recommend best value design that meets client requirements for operability, reliability, maintainability, and safety.
• Serve as a discipline interface to the client on discipline issues and attend key client meetings.
• Review calculations and vendor drawings.
• Develop, update, and monitor project discipline schedules, budgets, and staffing forecasts using Middough Work Process tools (e.g., Project Schedule and Earned Value).
• Review project/discipline deliverables for compliance with industry design principles, company standards, and customer contract specifications.
• Identify scope changes that may affect project schedule or budgets.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: 15+ years of electrical systems design experience in a consulting organization.
• Education: Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology.
• Working knowledge of single line diagrams, schematics, PID’s, and application of NEC.
• Experience managing project teams of 3-4 members.
• Experience with Front End Engineering and Design or Front-End Loading studies.
• Experience with power distribution, secondary unit substations, equipment and installation specifications, power system modeling and simulations, and integration of electrical equipment into new and existing processing plants.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain high organization for effective project planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license is preferred but not required.

Benefits & Perks

• A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays.
• Flexible Start Times.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable).
• Employee Assistance Program.