Designer II

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Team Lead – Electrical Construction to provide technical oversight, project management, and leadership for electrical construction projects in the U.S.

You will mentor staff, manage design quality, and serve as Engineer of Record. The role requires a PE license, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and 8+ years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of HV/MV distribution, lighting, and power controls, plus up to 25% travel and office-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Active U.S. Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience with electrical construction, codes, and design calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and modeling staff; manage work plans and staff development.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and oversee electrical system studies and design calculations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and clients on deliverables, design-build meetings, and change orders; liaise with regulatory officials.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Engineering oversight

MS Office / ERP

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Travel awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP

MS Office

Job description

Salary: GBP135500 - GBP177800 per annum

Engineering Team Lead – Electrical Construction

Salary: $135,500 – $177,800 / year

Type: Full-Time

Locations: Multiple U.S. Office / Project Locations

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 systems (e.g., ERP).
• Core Competencies: Strong team leadership, project fee development, complex problem-solving, and cross-functional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• 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.
• 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
• Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA Compliant