Lead Electrical Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a strategically minded and technically accomplished Lead Electrical Engineer to support the organic growth of our U.S. operations, with a specific focus across Texas. You will play a key role in technical oversight, client engagement, early stage project development, and delivery alignment, acting as the bridge linking Engineering with Estimating, procurement and Project Execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, specification, and coordination of HV substations for projects in Texas.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet utility, client and regulatory requirements (NESC, NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, ERCOT Standards etc).
• Act as the primary technical interface with U.S based clients, consultants, and utilities during both pre-construction and delivery phases.
• Provide technical governance and peer review of design outputs to ensure compliance with U.S codes, standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Support Business Development and Pre Construction teams in the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) model – including preliminary layouts, grid feasibility, and technical scoping.
• Collaborate with H&MV global engineering centres to localise and adapt design methodologies for the U.S market.
• Capture and share project learnings and regulatory insights to help inform the broader U.S market strategy.
• Drive a culture of accountability, technical rigor, and continuous improvement.
• Grow, manage and lead a team of engineers in the design and construction of HV substations.
• Maintain continuous professional development (CPD) within the engineering team.
• Enhance project delivery by fostering excellence in engineering practices.
• Facilitate effective communication among Project Managers and Site Managers to incorporate real-time feedback into project designs.
• Empower project engineers, reinforcing their responsibility for the engineering outputs of their projects.
• Contribute to the lessons learned log, ensuring it is regularly updated to enhance project outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• 5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering within utility-scale or high-voltage EPC environments.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and external consultants an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. transmission/distribution infrastructure and regional standards (e.g. ERCOT interconnection process).
• Experience delivering turnkey substations, HV grid projects (138 kV–345 kV), and associated control/protection systems.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.