Engineering Team Lead Electrical Construction

About the Role

The Engineering Team Lead is an engineering management position responsible for technical engineering oversight and design team management of assigned projects. This role provides financial, resource allocation, logistic, and technical leadership, and mentors staff under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Understand project requirements and develop a design fee for the requested work.
• Prepare and oversee work plans for engineering and production resources.
• Oversee Engineers, Designers, and Modeling staff assigned to team or project work.
• Communicate with the Project Manager or Executive regarding effort required to accomplish expected deliverables and project support, including developing requests for additional services.
• Lead the Engineering CAC effort and interact with the project PM.
• Resolve complex problems such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitable materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
• Supervise coordination with city, state, county officials, and other regulatory agencies.
• Attend project design meetings with the overall Design‑Build Team.
• Conduct job‑site visits to review installation or assess current conditions.
• Perform Value Engineering studies.
• Act as Engineer of Record for projects within responsibility.
• Additional duties as assigned based on the business unit’s needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
• Registration as a licensed U.S. Professional Engineer (P.E.) – required.
• Field experience strongly recommended.
• Combination of education, training, and relevant experience acceptable.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership – ability to lead a diverse team to accomplish goals.
• Communication – fluency in oral and written formats.
• Teamwork – collaborative ability with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of engineering processes and calculations (load calculations, equipment layout, HV/MV distribution, lighting design, power and lighting controls, utility coordination, grounding, value engineering, applicable codes and standards).
• Working knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex engineering problems.
• Experience overseeing electrical system studies (Short Circuit, Over‑Current Protection, Arc Flash, Voltage Drop/Droop, Underground Thermal Calculations).
• Management skills: work planning, resource management, fee development, staff oversight, staff development, and advancement planning.
• Understanding of electrical construction to interpret design packages.
• Fluency with building and local codes in project areas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); Oracle preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities.
• Capability to work under time pressure with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
• Professional interaction with employees at all levels, vendors, clients, and trade partners.

Travel

Travel up to 25% of the time (excluding local field visits).

Working Conditions

General work environment includes extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending. Work is primarily indoors with varying conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning; noise levels are typically low to medium but can be loud on job sites. Occasional lifting of up to 30 lb may be required. The company complies with the ADA and applicable state laws regarding reasonable accommodations.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual performance‑based bonus program
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre‑tax flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care)
• Charitable giving match through the Rosendin Foundation

Pay

Pay range: $117,800.00 – $154,600.00 per year. Compensation varies based on location, experience, skills, and education.