Electrical Engineer Lead

Critical Facility Group; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

$1,500 annual HSA contribution with a

Job summary

Critical Facility Group (CFG) is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to head the electrical engineering group for data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will own the electrical outcome on complex projects, mentor engineers, and set technical direction, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

You’ll stay technically engaged while guiding the team toward practical, constructible solutions and high-quality design. CFG emphasizes remote-first collaboration and on-site client work when needed.

Qualifications

• You’ll bring an active PE license and lead electrical design on data centers.
• At least 8+ years of electrical design experience in critical facilities.
• Experience leading electrical engineering teams and mentoring staff.
• Deep knowledge of critical power systems, MV/LV distribution, protection, grounding.
• Strong client, contractor, and project team communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for data centers and critical facilities from concept through construction.
• Develop design criteria, system architecture, distribution concepts, and equipment selections.
• Review calculations, fault-current analyses, and arc-flash studies.
• Manage and develop engineers and designers across career stages.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Support project managers with scope, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

SKM

ETAP

Job description

About Critical Facility Group
Critical Facility Group (CFG) is an MEP consulting and owner’s project management firm specializing in data centers and mission-critical facilities. Our engineers and project managers design, build, and protect the infrastructure that keeps the world’s most important systems running, from substations and power systems to mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications design.

We’re a remote-first team of experienced professionals who value technical excellence, ownership, and collaboration. Most CFG roles are fully remote; our owner’s project management team works on-site at client locations. At CFG, you’ll work on complex, high-impact projects alongside people who care about doing the work right.

Lead Electrical Engineer

Remote (US)

Build the infrastructure that keeps the world running.

Critical Facility Group (CFG) designs and delivers the data centers and mission-critical facilities that support essential digital services, businesses, and communities. We’re looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead our electrical engineering team and own the electrical outcome on complex, high-consequence projects.

The Opportunity

You’ll lead CFG’s electrical engineering group, reporting to our Engineering Manager. You’ll set the technical direction, lead and develop the engineers and designers on your team, and serve as a trusted technical partner to clients and project stakeholders.

You’ll stay technically engaged and contribute directly when needed, but your biggest impact will come from sound engineering decisions, developing people, and raising the quality of the whole team.

What You’ll Lead

Technical Leadership

• Lead electrical design for data centers and critical facilities from concept through construction.

• Establish design criteria, system architecture, distribution concepts, and equipment selections.

• Develop critical power topologies, including utility services, medium- and low-voltage distribution, generators, UPS systems, transfer and paralleling systems, and redundant architectures.

• Review load calculations, fault-current evaluations, and short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies.

• Identify technical risks early and guide the team toward practical, constructible solutions.

• Seal drawings when in responsible charge.

Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop electrical engineers and designers at different career stages.

• Assign and prioritize work across projects based on project needs and individual development goals.

• Review calculations, drawings, specifications, and studies for accuracy and constructability.

• Set expectations for design quality and accountability, and provide regular performance feedback.

• Participate in hiring and help build a stronger electrical team as CFG grows.

• Standardize CFG’s electrical design practices, details, specifications, and quality-control processes.

Project, Client, and Construction Leadership

• Serve as the electrical technical lead and coordinate with all other disciplines.

• Communicate issues, alternatives, and recommendations clearly to clients and stakeholders.

• Support project managers with scope, staffing, schedules, and budgets.

• Review submittals, RFIs, substitutions, and change orders, and conduct site observations.

• Support commissioning, punch lists, and project turnover.

What You’ll Bring

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Typically 8+ years of electrical design experience, including leading design on data centers or other critical facilities.

• Demonstrated experience leading electrical engineering teams, including assigning work, developing engineers, and providing performance feedback.

• Deep knowledge of critical power systems, medium- and low-voltage distribution, protection, and grounding.

• Proficiency in Revit and working knowledge of SKM or ETAP study review.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Strong communication skills with clients, contractors, and project teams.

Professional Growth at CFG

This role can grow into broader technical leadership, practice development, and client leadership as CFG grows. You’ll help shape our electrical standards, mentor the next generation of engineers, and define the culture of a growing specialist firm.

Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this role is listed above. Final compensation is based on experience, licensure, and location. CFG offers:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• $1,500 annual HSA contribution with the high-deductible plan
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5% of compensation
• 11 paid company holidays plus paid time off
• $75/month cell phone reimbursement and $50/month health reimbursement
• Eligible for bonuses

Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. CFG is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. This role is open to candidates residing in states where CFG is registered to employ.

Equal Opportunity
Critical Facility Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We do not ask about salary history. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].