Engineering Design Lead - Electrical Systems

ArchKey Solutions; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions is seeking an Engineering Design Lead to provide technical and people leadership for electrical design teams delivering drawings, 3D models, and construction documents for complex installations.

Based in regional offices, you will ensure code compliance, lead design reviews, mentor engineers, and drive constructability and value engineering across large design/build projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 12+ years of design engineering experience or 8+ years with PE license and leadership experience.
• Extensive experience in facilities power design including lighting, receptacle layouts, circuiting, panelboard schedules, load calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Experience in healthcare, heavy industrial, and/or data center projects is highly desirable; controls experience is a plus.
• Advanced ability to read, interpret, and apply NEC and applicable building codes; proficiency in engineering software tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages a small team of engineers and designers, overseeing the development of detailed electrical engineering permit drawings, 3D models, and construction installation documents to support field execution.
• Develops, reviews, and approves engineering calculations, studies, and reports including arc flash, short circuit, overcurrent protective device coordination, duct bank ampacity, load, lighting, and power factor correction.
• Serves as the primary engineering authority for project teams, providing technical direction, constructability guidance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Reviews and approves designs prepared by Electrical Engineers and Designers to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and company best practices.
• Leads technical review of outside engineering documents and supports value engineering, scope development, and constructability planning.
• Mentors and develops Electrical Engineers and Designers; supports licensure development and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Skills

Growth mindset

NEC knowledge

Mentor others

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

Autodesk tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

SKM

ETAP

Job description

ArchKey Solutions is seeking an Engineering Design Lead to provide technical and people leadership for electrical design teams delivering drawings, 3D models, and construction documents for complex installations.

Based in regional offices, you will ensure code compliance, lead design reviews, mentor engineers, and drive constructability and value engineering across large design/build projects.