Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Overview
A leading construction and manufacturing organization is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the design of complex, mission-critical power systems supporting data centers and advanced infrastructure.
This is a high-impact, senior-level role where you’ll own electrical design from concept through production, developing power architecture, specifying equipment, and ensuring systems are built for reliability, scalability, and real-world execution.
You’ll work closely with engineering, fabrication, and field teams in a highly integrated environment where designs move quickly from screen to shop to site. Ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex power challenges and wants to be hands-on in both design and execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead design of power distribution systems for mission-critical environments
- Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, and electrical layouts for AC/DC systems
- Design full power architecture & perform load calculations, equipment sizing, and system coordination
- Specify major electrical equipment (UPS, switchgear, transformers, busway, panelboards)
- Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70/70E, UL, and applicable standards
- Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure designs are buildable and scalable
- Review shop drawings, submittals, and vendor equipment for technical accuracy
- Support design standardization and repeatable system development
- Mentor junior engineers and review technical deliverables
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 7+ years of experience in power distribution or critical power systems
- Strong experience designing systems involving UPS, switchgear, and transformers
- Ability to create and own single-line diagrams and full system architecture
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design tools
- Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and electrical design standards
- Experience with load flow, short circuit, or coordination studies
- Background in data centers, industrial, or large-scale electrical infrastructure highly
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off + holidays
- Career growth through internal training and development programs
- Stable pipeline of mission-critical and advanced infrastructure projects
- Strong safety culture and long-term career stability