Engineering Design Lead

About the role

This position can be based out of our Minneapolis, MN office.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and people leadership to a team of engineers and designers delivering high-quality electrical engineering drawings, 3D models, and construction documents that support complex and challenging electrical installations, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations.
• Combines advanced engineering expertise, team leadership, and construction-focused problem solving to ensure designs are safe, code-compliant, fully constructible, and aligned with project goals.
• Serves as the primary engineering authority for project teams, providing technical direction, constructability guidance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Reviews and approves designs prepared by Electrical Engineers and Designers to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and company best practices.
• Led technical review of outside engineering documents and supports value engineering, scope development, and constructability planning.
• Participates in electrical construction and design-related training.
• Enforces company engineering standards and maintains strict QA/QC procedures for all deliverables.
• Recommend improvements to design standards, workflows, and procedures.
• Responds to design questions, resolve issues, and issue plan revisions as required.
• Stays current with new electrical and safety codes, materials, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Coordinates with field electricians to support data collection and implementation as needed.
• Supports estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and budget alignment.
• Makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in engineering, electrical design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of applicable design engineering experience or 8 years with an electrical engineering degree and Professional Engineer (PE) license and demonstrated success leading engineering teams on small to mid-size projects.
• Extensive experience in facilities power design, including lighting, receptacle layouts, circuiting, panelboard schedules, load calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Experience in healthcare, heavy industrial, and/or data center projects is highly desirable.
• Advanced ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications, with extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes.
• High proficiency in Revit, Autodesk tools, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience performing engineering studies using SKM or ETAP is preferred.
• Strong commitment to electrical construction, engineering excellence, and team leadership, with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated experience supporting field electricians through all phases of construction, including troubleshooting and design clarification.
• Proven experience supporting field electricians through all phases of construction, including troubleshooting and design clarification.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and systems-level problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, customer focus, and effective decision-making under pressure.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to lead teams and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of applicable design engineering experience or 8 years with an electrical engineering degree and Professional Engineer (PE) license and demonstrated success leading engineering teams on small to mid-size projects.
• Extensive experience in facilities power design, including lighting, receptacle layouts, circuiting, panelboard schedules, load calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Experience in healthcare, heavy industrial, and/or data center projects is highly desirable.
• Advanced ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications, with extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes.
• High proficiency in Revit, Autodesk tools, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience performing engineering studies using SKM or ETAP is preferred.
• Strong commitment to electrical construction, engineering excellence, and team leadership, with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated experience supporting field electricians through all phases of construction, including troubleshooting and design clarification.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and systems-level problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, customer focus, and effective decision-making under pressure.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to lead teams and collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

• Technical expertise in electrical engineering, including National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes.
• Proficiency in Revit, Autodesk tools, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with engineering studies using SKM or ETAP.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and systems-level problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees.

Pay

$107,600 - $129,100 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Occasional travel to job sites is required.