Designer II

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Virginia; On-site; USD 136,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

PTO + holidays

Medical Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Charitable Match

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Team Lead for Electrical Construction to provide technical oversight, project management, and team leadership for electrical projects across multiple U.S. locations.

The role involves managing finances, resources, and design quality while mentoring staff and serving as Engineer of Record. The candidate will oversee short circuit studies, arc flash analysis, and distribution design, coordinating with project managers and clients on deliverables and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license required; field experience recommended.
• Fluent with MS Office and enterprise systems (ERP); strong cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering oversight and design quality for electrical construction projects.
• Mentor engineering staff and manage project finances and resource allocation.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and coordinate with clients and regulatory officials.
• Lead project meetings, scope changes, and coordination with project managers.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical construction

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP

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