Electrical Design Lead — Innovative Power & Controls Leader

ArchKey Solutions LLC; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions LLC is seeking an Engineering Design Lead to provide technical and people leadership for a team delivering high-quality electrical drawings, 3D models, and construction documents for complex installations. The role combines advanced engineering with team leadership and construction-focused problem solving to ensure safe, code-compliant designs.

Ideal candidates have deep NEC knowledge, strong communication, and a track record of mentoring designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 12+ years of design engineering experience or 8 years with PE and leadership experience.
• Extensive power design experience for facilities including lighting, receptacles, panel schedules and load calcs.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and applicable building codes; leadership and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and designers delivering electrical drawings, 3D models, and construction documents.
• Develop and review engineering calculations, studies, and reports (arc flash, short circuit, etc.).
• Provide technical direction, constructability guidance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with field electricians and support project estimating, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and QA/QC procedures; mentor staff and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

NEC knowledge

Revit / Autodesk

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

SKM/ETAP

Job description

ArchKey Solutions LLC is seeking an Engineering Design Lead to provide technical and people leadership for a team delivering high-quality electrical drawings, 3D models, and construction documents for complex installations. The role combines advanced engineering with team leadership and construction-focused problem solving to ensure safe, code-compliant designs.

Ideal candidates have deep NEC knowledge, strong communication, and a track record of mentoring designers.