Electrical Engineering Team Lead

Salas O'Brien; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Salas O'Brien is seeking an Electrical Engineering Team Lead/ Senior Electrical Engineer for our Atlanta, GA office. This role is designed for a technically proficient engineer looking to take on leadership responsibilities.

The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of experience in electrical systems design, hold a Professional Engineer license, and demonstrate capability in leading projects and teams.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of experience designing electrical building systems.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, IECC, and applicable building codes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer of Record for electrical engineering projects.
• Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems.
• Oversee projects from conceptual design through construction administration.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Project delivery

Team leadership

Communication skills

Technical judgment

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

REVIT

Electrical design software

Job description

Salas O'Brien is seeking an Electrical Engineering Team Lead/ Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Atlanta, GA office. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong engineer who has served as an Engineer of Record for electrical projects and is interested in developing themselves into a leadership role.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in electrical systems design, accountability for project delivery, and experience leading project teams. While prior direct people-management experience is not required, this role offers the opportunity to mentor engineers and designers, contribute to team growth, and progressively assume management responsibilities as the practice expands.

Our Atlanta office specializes in a wide range of building-related projects, including commercial mixed-use developments, higher education, retail, restaurants, senior living facilities, institutions and other commercial buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer of Record for electrical engineering projects
• Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, telecommunications, and security systems
• Oversee projects from conceptual design through construction administration
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, specifications, and construction documents
• Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure technical excellence and code compliance
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Atlanta electrical engineering team

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of experience designing electrical building systems
• Demonstrated experience serving as Engineer of Record for commercial, healthcare, higher education, government, mixed-use, or institutional projects
• Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, IECC, and applicable building codes
• Proficiency with REVIT and electrical design software
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and organizational skills
• Interest in developing into an engineering management and team leadership role
• Self-starter with strong technical judgment and problem-solving abilities

Travel

To Project Sites

#LI-Hybrid

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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