Electrical Engineering Lead

Tharp Consulting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Lead Electrical Architect to guide the electrical system direction for self-propelled battery-electric railcars and vehicles. You will own architecture across concept, production, and field use.

You will lead a team of engineers, define HV energy system requirements, ensure reliable interaction with traction powertrains, and supervise wiring harness and interface design, driving field readiness and standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Expertise in high-voltage battery-electric propulsion and energy management.
• Experience with vehicle control electronics and traction power integration.
• Proven leadership of technical teams in complex system projects.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical system requirements for HV energy systems.
• Architect and oversee wiring harness design and electrical interfaces.
• Integrate vehicle control electronics with traction powertrain components.
• Lead and mentor electrical engineers across development stages.
• Ensure standards compliance and support field-readiness validation.

Skills

High-voltage propulsion

Vehicle electronics

Electrical architecture leadership

System integration

Job description

Role Overview:

Lead electrical architecture, integration, and requirements for self-propelled battery-electric railcars and vehicles. Own electrical system direction across concept, production, and field use.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and define electrical system requirements for high-voltage energy systems.
• Integrate vehicle control electronics and ensure reliable interaction with traction powertrain components.
• Oversee design and integration of wiring harnesses and electrical interfaces.
• Direct and mentor a team of electrical engineers throughout development and deployment.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and support validation to readiness for field operation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong expertise in high-voltage battery-electric systems and traction power integration.
• Proven experience with vehicle control electronics and electrical architecture.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in technical teams and complex system integration.
• Deep understanding of wiring harness design, electrical interfaces, and system-level verification.