Electrical Discipline Lead

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work

Flexible work schedule with alternate Fridays off

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is looking for an Electrical Discipline Lead in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to enhance electrical capabilities and lead a regional team. This role focuses on advancing technical excellence in Water/Wastewater projects while fostering a strong local presence.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in electrical engineering and a professional engineer license. Benefits include a comprehensive package, paid overtime, and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Experience designing Water/Wastewater electrical systems.
• Ability to travel as required to support project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and perform evaluations for direct reports.
• Resource planning and workload assignments.
• Serve as a project manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking an Electrical Discipline Lead to establish and grow our electrical capabilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Atlanta, Georgia. Electrical and control systems are critical to the success of Water/Wastewater and water transmission projects, and this role will be instrumental in advancing both our technical excellence and project delivery in these markets. As part of a long-term, strategic investment in Oklahoma and Georgia, this leader will build, develop, and lead a high-performing regional team. This is an opportunity to shape a growing practice, strengthen our local presence, and support the delivery of impactful infrastructure projects within your community. We are looking for a proven—or high-potential—engineering leader who is passionate about developing people, growing teams, and enhancing client service through strong regional engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and performance evaluations for direct reports
• Resource planning, workload assignments, and supporting business development
• Review technical documents for accuracy and ensure execution of projects
• Grow the region and build a team; identify hiring needs for growth, and development planning
• Contribute to business proposals, interviews, and position activities
• Coordinate regularly with Manager, and other Leads
• Serve as a project manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer license
• 6+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience designing Water/Wastewater and/or large pump station electrical systems
• Experience leading technical teams and performing quality control reviews
• Ability to travel as required to support project needs
• Preferred Experience with construction-phase services, inspections, and commissioning
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
• Experience training or mentoring junior engineering staff
• Experience with project management, personnel leadership, and discipline coordination within a consulting environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid overtime for salaried employees
• Annual bonus
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
• Hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work
• Alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.