Designer II

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP & 401(k)

Annual performance bonus

PTO 17 days & 10 holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Flexible Spending Plans

ADA compliant

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd seeks an Engineering Team Lead - Electrical Construction to oversee technical engineering, project management, and team leadership across multiple U.S. locations. You will manage finances, resources, and design quality while mentoring staff and serving as Engineer of Record.

Responsibilities include overseeing electrical studies, load calculations, and distribution design, coordinating with project managers and clients, and conducting site reviews and commissioning support.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Sciences.
• Licensure: Active U.S. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Technical proficiency: Electrical construction know-how, codes, utility coordination, and design calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engineers, designers, and modeling staff; manage plans and resources.
• Provide engineering and technical oversight as Engineer of Record; conduct system studies and load calculations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and clients on deliverables, meetings, and change orders; liaise with officials.
• Perform site visits to review installations, assess conditions, and support testing/commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Sciences

Job description

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.

Work Environment & Travel

• 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.

Benefits & Perks

• 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
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans & Corporate Charitable Match
• Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA Compliant