Lead Engineer
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Lead Engineer – Electrical Power Systems & Substations
Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to independently develop, design, and analyze electrical power systems and substations. This role supervises a full design team and provides technical support to construction teams, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and clients.
Reports to: Director of Engineering, P.
E.
Key Responsibilities
Independently develop electrical designs, conceptual designs, and supporting technical documentation.
Supervise engineers, designers, and drafters while providing technical guidance.
Specify major electrical equipment, including generators, transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear.
Ensure the quality and accuracy of equipment specifications and design packages.
Oversee preparation of one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, interconnection drawings, equipment arrangements, section views, grounding plans, conduit plans, cable tray plans, and installation details.
Perform or review electrical studies, including power flow, short‑circuit analysis, equipment evaluation, protective device coordination, static and dynamic motor starting, harmonics, ground‑grid analysis, and arc‑flash hazard assessments.
Coordinate technical communication with clients, suppliers, construction teams, and internal stakeholders.
Take ownership of assigned projects and engineering deliverables.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program .
10+ years of relevant experience .
Professional Engineer license or at least 15 years of experience .
NCEES record is a plus.
Thorough understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, NEC, NESC, and other applicable standards.
Strong understanding of constructability, field practices, and construction procedures.
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