Job Title: Electrical Engineering Team Lead
Compensation: $190K–$195K
Location: Ohio (Wadsworth, Columbus) Hybrid
No sponsorship At This Time
Benefits: Access to Client Benefits Package
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineering Leader to provide expert technical guidance and oversight of an electrical engineering group. This role involves managing an industrial engineering team and delivering a variety of design projects for the chemical, power, utilities, and manufacturing industries.
The ideal candidate will have experience designing and retrofitting industrial power distribution systems and substations, combined with strong leadership skills and the ability to drive innovation in electrical engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership – Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of industrial electrical engineers, supporting technical growth and project delivery.
- Technical Oversight – Provide expert direction on complex electrical system designs to ensure project success.
- Compliance & Quality – Review designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while ensuring company policies, quality, and best practices are upheld.
- Client Engagement – Act as a primary technical contact for clients, reviewing project needs, providing technical guidance, and building strong client relationships.
- Site Reviews – Conduct site visits and studies to validate design requirements and ensure alignment with project specifications.
- Knowledge Development – Create white papers, technical documentation, and presentations; contribute thought leadership at conferences and industry events.
- Proposals & Collaboration – Partner with internal teams to prepare proposals and respond to RFPs.
- Mentorship – Train and mentor junior engineers to support their career growth.
- Project Management – Provide timely updates, ensure budgets/schedules are met, and manage overall project delivery.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license (minimum 12+ years required).
- Exposure to a variety of industrial projects, including power plants and electrical studies. Work should focus on executing the design itself rather than developing parameters and standards.
- 15+ years of related experience in electrical engineering, consulting, and design.
- Expert knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design practices.
- Strong background in power utility projects (transmission, substations, distribution).
- Domestic and/or international travel as required (based on project demands).
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience overseeing teams of electrical engineers.
- Experience with FEL, FEED, progressive design-build, and design-build delivery methods.
- Strong project budgeting and scheduling experience.
- Ability to obtain licensing in multiple states.
- Skilled at developing engineering estimates and maintaining client confidence.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Skills & Abilities
- Expert knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design practices.
- Proficiency with power system studies, Microsoft Office software, and CADD (3D & 4D).
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations impacting electrical design.
- Ability to lead projects from design through completion while mentoring staff.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.