Engineering Team Leader

Job Description: Engineering Team Lead - Electrical Construction

Salary: $147,200 - $193,200 / year

Type: Full-Time

About the Role

The Engineering Team Lead provides technical engineering oversight, project management, and team leadership for assigned electrical construction projects. This position manages project finances, resource allocation, and design quality while mentoring engineering staff and serving as Engineer of Record.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management: Supervise assigned engineers, designers, and modeling staff. Manage work plans, resource allocation, fee estimates, and staff development.
• Engineering & Technical Oversight: Serve as Engineer of Record. Oversee electrical system studies (Short Circuit, Arc Flash, Overcurrent Protection, Underground Thermal Calculations), load calculations, distribution design, and value engineering.
• Project Coordination: Work directly with Project Managers and clients on deliverables, design-build meetings, and change orders. Supervise coordination with local municipal and regulatory officials.
• Site & Field Support: Perform site visits to review installations, assess existing conditions, and support testing and commissioning activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Sciences, plus 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Licensure: Active U.S. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required. Field experience is strongly recommended.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of electrical construction, building/local codes, utility coordination, and design calculations (HV/MV distribution, lighting, power controls). Fluent with MS Office and enterprise software (Oracle preferred).
• Core Competencies: Strong team leadership, project fee development, complex problem-solving, and cross-functional communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Work Environment & Travel

• Travel: Up to 25% (excluding local field visits).
• Conditions: Primary office setting with periodic job-site visits (noise levels vary). Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Benefits & Perks

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k)
• Annual performance and profitability bonus
• 17 PTO days + 10 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans & Corporate Charitable Match
• Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA Compliant