Lead Electrical Engineer - Onsite Energy & Power (Multiple Locations)

Position Overview

The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments across a variety of sectors including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The role involves guiding design and construction processes, adapting electrical plans based on budget constraints, design factors or client needs. The ideal candidate will have management or leadership experience and 20 years experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements set forth by project managers.
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings and coordinate data exchange with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
• Participate in developing project schedules, scopes, budgets, staffing plans, and construction planning; manage change orders effectively.
• Apply expert knowledge of electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
• Utilize experience to solve complex projects, identifying non-standard design solutions.
• Perform quality reviews of production drawings and project-related data using multiple CAD software to ensure necessary corrections.
• Review construction administration including coordinating with field personnel to resolve installation issues, perform calculations, field inspections, and electrical system testing.
• Lead field inspections, installations, measurements, or calculations for both public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with clients, customers, and contractors while identifying new business opportunities and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to meet financial performance targets.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates, and report on project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the electrical engineering team.
• Ensure adherence to the QA/QC process.
• Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines.
• Adhere to company and site safety policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited program with a minimum of 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience is preferred.
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and a minimum of 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience is preferred.
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience is preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures, with strong familiarity with electrical equipment design per ANSI and IEEE standards and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in leading design efforts for large projects and delegating tasks within a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking with the ability to work methodically and analytically in quantitative problem-solving situations.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.