Electrical Engineering Project Lead

Gaylor Electric; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee a nationwide team delivering electrical system designs and installation plans that meet PDI standards. You will coordinate with project teams and customers to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions while ensuring quality and compliance.

You will mentor designers, manage budgets and schedules, and lead design discussions across Mission Critical, Healthcare, and Hospitality projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Construction Management or Construction Technology program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple design/engineering projects during preconstruction phases with Design Engineers and Virtual Design teams.
• Maintain knowledge of codes and standards ensuring designs comply with best practices.
• Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations.
• Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers; manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage onboarding and training for new team members and develop best practices and procedures.
• Collaborate with Architects, Engineers, MEP subcontractors, clients, consultants, and project personnel; attend project meetings.
• Review contracts, BIM Execution Plans, scopes of work, specifications, plans, and codes to ensure cost-effective, compliant designs.
• Create coordination and installation drawings per Gaylor Electric Best Practices.
• Provide documents for Temporary Power, Distribution, Underground, Structure, Site, and detailed unit wiring; support Value Engineering and peer reviews.
• Ensure financial and quality compliance and regional performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Communication

Value engineering

Budgeting

Client collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction Management or Construction Technology program

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Autodesk Build

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Docs

Collaborate Pro

Job description

Gaylor Electric is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee a nationwide team delivering electrical system designs and installation plans that meet PDI standards. You will coordinate with project teams and customers to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions while ensuring quality and compliance.

You will mentor designers, manage budgets and schedules, and lead design discussions across Mission Critical, Healthcare, and Hospitality projects.